Abstract
Tumor Boards (TB) are essential components of contemporary cancer care [1, 2]. They provide a multidisciplinary expert approach to patients in a setting where all pertinent data can be reviewed and assessed to synthesize the best treatment plan for a particular patient. However, tumor boards have multiple other benefits and functions that go beyond just formulating care plans for cases discussed. Benefits of tumor boards include quality improvement, program development, and professional career enhancement. On the other hand, there are multiple challenges related to the formation, function, and maintenance of TBs. Overcoming these challenges can be facilitated by a better understanding of the multifaceted functions of tumor boards; and the tremendous value added by these tumor boards not only to patient care, but also to the health care professionals and the organization at large. In this manuscript, the functions of tumor boards will be discussed presenting ideas that can potentially be utilized to improve the work of oncology multidisciplinary teams.
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