Role of the Tumor Board in getting a Cancer Second Opinion
Role of Tumor Board in Cancer second Opinion
If a patient decides to opt for cancer second opinion, it is best to make sure that the service provider has a specialized Tumor Board or Panel which usually consists of medical oncologists (who provide cancer treatment with drugs), surgical oncologists (who deals with cancer surgery) and radiation oncologists (who provide radiation treatment related to cancer). It is a Multidisciplinary Case Conference where the doctors and experts of the concerned discipline collaboratively review and discuss the medical condition and treatment options of the patient.
Reviewing a case at a Tumor Board provides the patient with multiple opinions and enhances their care. It also helps to determine the best treatment plan that is suitable for a particular patient as per his/her condition. It is a multidisciplinary approach where patients have access to a diverse team rather than relying on a single opinion.
BestDoctor provides cancer second opinion based on the review provided by its specialized Tumor Panel. The Tumor Panel at BestDoctor consists of Medical oncologists Dr Babaiah and Dr V Satya Suresh, Radiation Oncologists Dr P Vijayanand Reddy and Pathologist Dr Upendra Srinivas. The team of specialists work together to evaluate the patient’s case thoroughly and provide a detailed second opinion that contains the diagnosis and treatment options. The patient can share the report with his/her oncologist or doctor for additional information and better treatment.