Tumor board review

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Tumor Board Review

A Tumor Board Review (pronounced: too-mor board ree-vyoo) is a multidisciplinary approach to cancer care where a group of oncologists and other healthcare professionals come together to discuss a patient's condition and treatment options.

Etymology

The term "Tumor Board Review" is derived from the medical term "tumor", which refers to an abnormal growth of cells, and "board review", which is a common term in the medical field referring to a comprehensive review of a patient's case by a group of medical professionals.

Definition

A Tumor Board Review is a meeting where various specialists such as radiologists, pathologists, surgeons, medical oncologists, and radiation oncologists review and discuss the medical condition and treatment options of a cancer patient. The goal of these meetings is to ensure that the patient is receiving the best possible care by considering all possible treatment options and approaches.

Related Terms

  • Cancer: A group of diseases characterized by the uncontrolled growth and spread of abnormal cells.
  • Oncologist: A doctor who specializes in treating cancer.
  • Radiologist: A doctor who specializes in diagnosing and treating diseases and injuries using medical imaging techniques.
  • Pathologist: A doctor who studies the causes and effects of diseases, especially one who examines laboratory samples of body tissue for diagnostic or forensic purposes.
  • Surgeon: A doctor who performs operations.
  • Medical Oncologist: A doctor who specializes in diagnosing and treating cancer using chemotherapy, hormonal therapy, biological therapy, and targeted therapy.
  • Radiation Oncologist: A doctor who specializes in treating cancer with radiation therapy.

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