The molecular tumor board—a key element of precision oncology

Abstract

SummaryTumor profiling techniques have become an essential tool in cancer diagnostics creating an opportunity for individualized cancer care. Interpretation of results of molecular analyses and their integration into clinical practice, however, can be challenging. Molecular tumor boards play a key role in translating molecular findings into cancer treatment recommendations. In this short review we address important questions regarding the molecular tumor board set-up and highlight aspects of interest and challenges ahead.