1. 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

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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

6. ICEC: multi-year, multi-expert mentoring Infrastructure, 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. 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: