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Tumor Boards, often referred to as Multidisciplinary Team Meetings in recent literature, are an integral element of cancer care around the world today. Most generally, they involve regularly conducted meetings of healthcare providers who specialize in all aspects of cancer-related care, from diagnosis to treatment and subsequent follow-up. The attendees include, but are not limited to, oncologic surgeons, medical oncologists, radiologists, pathologists, radiation oncologists, pertinent medical specialists, research coordinators, fellows, resident staff, medical students, social workers, and case managers. They all participate in a collaborative effort not only to learn from prior patient cases and outcomes but also to provide insight on many cases prospectively. This can manifest in confirmation of a diagnosis and establishment of an encompassing treatment plan. The significance of such teamwork among medical professionals must not be understated and plays a crucial role in the present and future of cancer care.
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Mulchandani, N., Maheshwari, E., Agarwal, S., Maheshwari, A.V. (2017). The Role of Tumor Boards and Referral Centers. In: Henshaw, R. (eds) Sarcoma. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-43121-5_2
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