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International Cancer Expert Corps: Sustainable Mentorship for Cancer Care

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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International Cancer Expert Corps: Sustainable Mentorship for Cancer Care

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  1. 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

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. ICEC: multi-year, multi-expert mentoringInfrastructure, governance, accountability

  7. Translating intention into action. v Capacity, capability, credibility- sustainable system Opportunity for a broad range of sectors to contribute and benefit

  8. 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

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