multidisciplinary tumor board
A regularly scheduled meeting where specialists from different medical disciplines review and discuss complex cancer cases to determine optimal treatment plans.
Full Definition
A multidisciplinary tumor board is a formal meeting structure in oncology where surgeons, medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, pathologists, radiologists, and other specialists collaboratively review patient cases. These boards are essential for ensuring comprehensive cancer care and developing evidence-based treatment strategies. The discussions typically focus on staging, resectability, treatment sequencing, and patient-specific factors that influence surgical and non-surgical management decisions.
Usage
Usage note: Often abbreviated as MDT in British usage, tumor board in American usage.
In Context
- "The multidisciplinary tumor board recommended neoadjuvant chemotherapy before considering surgical resection." — Medical record documentation
- "All pancreatic cancer cases must be presented at the multidisciplinary tumor board before surgery." — Hospital policy document