Influence of a multidisciplinary cancer board on treatment decisions.

International Journal of Clinical Oncology
Kenji NemotoTakashi Yoshioka

Abstract

To clarify how a multidisciplinary cancer board (CB) influences treatment decisions. From March 2010 to June 2011, a total of 475 cases were discussed at our CB and the minutes of the board were reviewed for this study. Of the 475 patients, minor changes in treatment methods were made in 42 patients (9 %) and major changes were made in 28 patients (6 %). Further diagnostic procedures, further publication surveys and reconfirmation of patient's wishes were recommended in 80 patients (17 %). In the 392 patients for whom treatment was recommended, the CB's recommendation was realized in 349 patients (89 %) and was not realized in 20 (5 %) patients. It is obvious that a CB has a great influence on cancer treatment decisions, but the effectiveness of the CB in our hospital should be verified in the future by analyzing treatment outcomes.

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Nov 3, 2016·Internal Medicine·Sho NakamuraTakashi Yoshioka
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