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Lacy Hubbard: RCC team has mobilized 500+ volunteers in the US to provide free training to radiotherapy clinicians in LMICs

Photo of Lacy Hubbard and Benjamin Li taken from Lacy Hubbard/LinkedIn

Jan 23, 2024, 09:58

Lacy Hubbard: RCC team has mobilized 500+ volunteers in the US to provide free training to radiotherapy clinicians in LMICs

Lacy Hubbard recently posted on LinkedIn:

“I recently had the opportunity to spend a few days with our learning partner, Dr. Benjamin Li, the founder of RCC (Rayos Contra Cancer) to discuss the 2024 program and long-term strategies. I was energized by the passion and dedication the RCC team has. They have mobilized 500+ volunteers in the US to provide free training to radiotherapy clinicians in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). It makes a world of difference to impact the quality of cancer treatment for these patients. I am proud of what have been achieved and look forward to seeing much more.

Providing radiotherapy to cancer patients in LMICs is a challenging task. In addition to the lack of funding to purchase equipment, there is a significant gap in the knowledge and skills of clinicians such as radiation oncologists, medical physicists, and radiation therapists in these countries. This can lead to a significant gap in the quality of care provided to cancer patients in these countries.

RCC has done a fantastic job to close the knowledge gap by focusing on practical and just-in-time learning. Collaborative communities have created safe learning environments to share experiences. Through our programs, clinicians gain the confidence to provide new treatment techniques and high-quality care to patients in their countries.”

Source: Lacy Hubbard/LinkedIn

Lacy Hubbard is the President of Elekta Foundation, a non-profit organization committed to improving access to cancer care in low-income countries. Lacy has 23 years of very diverse global radiation industry experience in running operations, developing service products, and leading transformational programs. As former Vice President of Global Education and Training, Lacy has instituted the changes in Elekta learning strategies, content development and digital learning. She also has been a strong supporter of building radiotherapy competences in LMICs in both business and charities including climbing Mount Kilimanjaro to raise funds to donate radiation equipment to low- and middle-income markets in Africa.