Humanitarian engineering involves the application of engineering to improve the well-being of marginalized people and disadvantaged communities, often in low- and middle-income countries of the world. This text examines humanitarian engineering as applied to the needs of oncology (cancer) care. In the next two decades the number of new cancer cases around the world will increase by more than 50% over the present levels, driven largely by increases in countries with transitioning economies. Huge inequities exist. How will these challenges be met? This text presents foundational principles, as well as case studies from various oncology disciplines including radiation oncology, one of the most technologically complex specialities which involves the controlled use of radiation to treat cancer. Oncology care presents a major global challenge and humanitarian engineering offers one pathway forward.
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With figures in colour and black and white; 30 Illustrations
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978-0-7503-3751-9 (9780750337519)
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10.1088/978-0-7503-3751-9
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Eric Ford, PhD is a Professor, Director and Vice-Chair of Medical Physics at the University of Washington, Fred Hutch Cancer Center. He has extensive experience in medical physics and global oncology, with over 160 papers and three books. He has been the Principal Investigator of multiple federal grants and is a frequent invited speaker in national and international forums. He is an active member of various professional societies including the American Association of Physicists in Medicine (AAPM) and the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) and has served on the Board of both organizations. He is a valued mentor to students and other trainees and has been recognized with five teaching awards.
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ProfessorUniversity of Washington
