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). 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 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

1. Big and growing LMIC burden of cancer  Problem we are addressing: Global shortage of cancer care as an approach to NCDs Spectrum 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

1. Prevention, screening, diagnosis (pathology, diagnostic imaging) Cancer care continuum: Taking care of cancer also addresses NCDs and Infectious diseases 1. Prevention, screening, diagnosis (pathology, diagnostic imaging) 2. Treatment- surgery, radiation, chemotherapy: Multi-modality expertise 3. Sustainable care- access, public health; Centers of Excellence Tumor localization Machine calibration 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 model Career 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

1. Global person-to-person network Global partnership: including agencies reducing risk from unsecured radiation sources Industry- healthcare, cancer care 1. Global person-to-person network 2. Bona fide metrics and accomplishments  3. Global public-private partnerships

ICEC: multi-year, multi-expert mentoring Infrastructure, governance, accountability

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

Collaborators, partners, investors, supporters welcome: 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