HVO Welcomes Society of Gynecologic Oncologists as Sponsor

HVO Welcomes Society of Gynecologic Oncologists

as Sponsor



[Washington, DC - February 26, 2011] - Health Volunteers Overseas is pleased to announce that the Society of Gynecologic Oncologists has joined as a sponsor. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), cancer is one of the leading causes of death worldwide. The WHO reports that in 2005, cancer accounted for 7.6 million of all deaths with more than 70% of these cancer deaths occurring in the developing world. WHO projects 9 million people will be dying from cancer in 2015. These startling statistics show the great need for oncology training in the developing world.