Our society consists of registered nurses and associates. We are dedicated to the advancement of patient care, education, and research in gynecologic oncology and women's health care. We provide members with opportunities to increase their knowledge, skills, and understanding of professional issues. SGNO is determined to make a difference.
Purpose
Support the concerns and interests of gynecologic nurse oncologists.
Promote an awareness of the health-illness cycle for women diagnosed with gynecologic cancers.
Advance nursing knowledge and clinical skills in gynecologic oncology by providing workshops, educational material and increased research opportunities.
Support and promote communications and professional development among gynecologic nurse oncologists and gynecologic oncologists.
Promote communication with other organizations that influence women's health care.
Founding of the SGNO
The SGNO traces its roots to individuals who were willing to take the initiative and exercise their professional leadership on behalf of advancement in women's health care. In 1979, with the support of Richard Boronow, MD; dedicated nurses established the Society of Gynecologic Nurse Oncologists. In the winter of 1980, ten nurses from around the U.S. and Canada met in Scottsdale, AZ. At this historic meeting, goals for the formation of a gynecologic oncology nursing society were made.These ten nurses became the founding council of the SGNO:
Cynthia Beebe
Terry Chamorro
Lynda Ronan-Conan
Mary Lou Cullen
Terre Currie
Diana Hoff
Judith Hubbard
Sharon Kelly
Paula Major
Helen Petersen
In July 1983, the first SGNO educational conference was held in Denver, CO. In attendance were 75 nurses from all over the US and Canada. Each year since 1983, the SGNO has presented an educational symposium that concentrates on the care of women afflicted with gynecologic malignancies and those suffering with complex women's health issues.
Contact us
If you have any questions, you may contact us toll-free at 1-833-900-SGNO(7466) or by email at
admin@sgno.org.
Presidents
1984-1988 Lynda Ronan-Cowan
1988-1992 Judy Dean-Hubbard
1992-1994 Beth Colvin-Huff
1994-1996 Lois Almadrones
1996-1998 Lois Winkleman
1998-2000 Sheryl Redlin-Frazier
2000-2002 Suzy Lockwood
2002-2004 Alice Spinelli
2004-2006 Susan Temple
2006-2008 Susan McIntyre
2008-2010 Susan Coples
2010-2012 Lynn Cloutier
2012-2015 Vicky Willis
2015-2018 Amy Brown
2018-2020 Carol Prone
2020-2022 Cyndi Marcotte
2022-2024 Dana DeMoss
Conference Sites
1983 Denver, CO
1985 Atlanta, GA
1986 Anaheim, CA
1987 Miami, FL
1988 Miami, FL
1989 San Diego, CA
1990 San Francisco, CA
1991 Orlando, FL
1992 Las Vegas, NV
1993 Newport Beach, CA
1994 Orlando, Fl
1995 San Francisco
1996 Atlanta, GA
1997 Colorado Springs, CO
1998 Seattle, WA
1999 Nashville, TN
2000 Tampa, FL
2001 San Diego, CA
2002 Colorado Springs, CO
2003 New Orleans, LA
2004 San Antonio, TX
2005 Miami, Fl
2006 Las Vegas, NV
2007 Atlanta, GA
2008 Denver, CO
2009 Orlando, FL
2010 Austin, TX
2011 Las Vegas, NV
2012 Nashville, TN
2013 Chicago, IL
2014 San Diego, CA
2015 Boston, MA
2016 Atlanta, GA
2017 Charlotte, NC
2018 Albuquerque, NM
2019 Fort Worth, TX
2020 Nashville, TN (cancelled due to COVID-19)
2022 Virtual
2023 Gulf Shores, AL
2024 Nashville, TN