MDT
Also written as: MDT — Multidisciplinary Team
Multidisciplinary team meeting where specialists review complex cancer cases collaboratively.
Full Definition
Multidisciplinary team meetings are structured conferences where specialists from different disciplines—including surgeons, medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, radiologists, pathologists, and nurses—review individual cancer cases to develop optimal treatment plans. These meetings are standard practice in cancer care and ensure that all treatment options are considered. MDTs improve patient outcomes by combining expertise from multiple specialties and are particularly important in gastrointestinal oncology where treatment often involves complex multimodal approaches including surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy.
Usage
Usage note: Commonly abbreviated in medical documentation and scheduling.
In Context
- "The case will be discussed at next week's MDT for treatment planning." — Clinical correspondence
- "MDT recommendations included neoadjuvant chemotherapy followed by surgery." — Treatment plan