MED VETERANS AFFAIRS MEDICAL CENTER
DATE:
TO:
Staff and Residents/Fellows
FROM:
John Doe M.D., Chair of Multidisciplinary Tumor Board Conference
SUBJ:
Multidisciplinary Tumor Board Conference
Sponsored by Baylor College of Medicine
The following cases are on the agenda for the Multidisciplinary Tumor Board Conference on
Wednesday, February 27, 2013 noon in Cancer Center Conference Room 4C-345
Virtual Tumor Board Case [Referral Site Name]
Pt. name: Patient (1234)
Diagnosis: Malignant melanoma
Presenters: Oncology: Dr. NAME
Pathology: TBA
Radiology: Dr. Smith
Virtual Tumor Board Case [Referral Site 2 Name]
Pt. name: Patient (5678)
Diagnosis: Possible gastrointestinal stromal tumor vs. lymphoma
Presenters: Surgery: Dr. Surgeon
Radiology: Dr. Smith
Houston Cases:
Pt. name: Patient (2222)
(Need urology present)
Presenters: Surgery: Surgeon
Diagnosis: Cystic mass concerning for recurrence RCC
Radiology: Dr. Smith
PET CT: Dr NAME
Pt. name: Patient (2323)
Diagnosis: Prostate cancer with new pelvic mass
Presenters: Surgery: Dr. Surgeon
Radiology: Dr. Smith
PET: Dr. NAME
Objectives: At the conclusion of the activities, participants should be able to:
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Describe current methods used to diagnose malignancy and its complications.
Identify appropriate treatments for patients with each type of neoplasm reviewed.
List the benefits and drawbacks of cancer treatments available in other disciplines.
Describe how to facilitate interdisciplinary cooperation in treatments.
Evaluate published information regarding cancer treatment and describe how to use this information in clinical decision-making.
Needs, Target Audience, Educational Methods, Activity Evaluation: In accordance with the standards of the American College of Surgeons Commission on
Cancer, Houston VAMC presents this weekly Multidisciplinary Tumor Board Conference. The diagnosis and treatment of cancer is constantly changing.
Physicians, residents, fellows and other health care professionals involved in the care of cancer patients must be aware of current information on the best means of
treatment in order to alleviate suffering and to prolong life expectancy. Patients with cancer receive optimum care in an interdisciplinary setting. Educational
methods will include lectures, case presentations, panel discussions, and question & answer sessions. Participants will be asked to complete an activity evaluation
form on a quarterly basis.
Accreditation/Credit Designation
Baylor College of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Baylor College of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate
with the extent of their participation in the activity.