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ICEC is a multinational NGO addressing the global shortage of cancer care in LMICs and indigenous populations. Through sustainable mentorship, we aim to build capacity and become regional centers of excellence.
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NGO, global: ICEC (501 (c) 3) ; Member of UICC and CUGH Academia and multinational:Universities, professional societies Private practice: various locations- individuals and groups Indigenous populations: Walking Forward, South Dakota; First Nations, Canada Agencies: International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), National Cancer Institute (NCI) NGOs: nonproliferation; cancer care The International Cancer Expert Corps (ICEC) mentorship model for sustainable cancer care in Low- and Middle Income Countries (LMIC) and indigenous populations in Upper Income Countries (UIC). • No financial conflict of interest • Views expressed in this presentation are those of the presenters; no endorsement by NCI, NIH, or any other U.S. Government agencies has been given or inferred
Problem we are addressing:Global shortage of cancer care as an approach to NCDsSpectrum of cancer care with the critical need for radiation therapy 1. Big and growing LMIC burden of cancer 2. Huge gap in care, including essential radiotherapy 3. Fix inadequate investment in NCDs
Cancer care continuum:Taking care of cancer also addresses NCDs and Infectious diseases 2. Treatment- surgery, radiation, chemotherapy: Multi-modality expertise 1. Prevention, screening, diagnosis (pathology, diagnostic imaging) 3. Sustainable care- access, public health; Centers of Excellence Machine calibration Tumor localization Environment Treatment planning Treatment delivery- and verification Power supply Simulation Service, repair Machine reliability Breadth of expertise Upgrade, replace Trained workforce- capacity, capability Quality assurance- technology and technique Cost, affordability Healthcare system
ICEC: sustainable mentorship modelCareer path essential; breadth of expertise for cancer care 1. Build capacity and capability through 2. Sustainable mentorship 3. Become regional center of excellence and expand ICEC reach
Global partnership:including agencies reducing risk from unsecured radiation sources Industry- healthcare, cancer care 2. Bona fide metrics and accomplishments 1. Global person-to-person network 3. Global public-private partnerships
ICEC: multi-year, multi-expert mentoringInfrastructure, governance, accountability
Translating intention into action. v Capacity, capability, credibility- sustainable system Opportunity for a broad range of sectors to contribute and benefit
Think globally, mentor locally • Reduced burden of cancer • Build capacity equal to the size of the problem. Recruit and retain requires first-rate setting. • New knowledge- disease, treatment and implementation science. • Innovative social and business models • Effective place to attract investment across a range of sectors • Career path for individuals – trainees, mid-career, retirees/mentors • Sustainable program in long-term Collaborators, partners, investors, supporters welcome: www.iceccancer.org