The impact of tumor board on cancer care: evidence from an umbrella review

• Main Authors: Maria Lucia Specchia (Author), Emanuela Maria Frisicale (Author), Elettra Carini (Author), Andrea Di Pilla (Author), Danila Cappa (Author), Andrea Barbara (Author), Walter Ricciardi (Author), Gianfranco Damiani (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2020-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Tumor Boards (TBs) are Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) meetings in which different specialists work together closely sharing clinical decisions in cancer care. The composition is variable, depending on the type of tumor discussed. As an organizational tool, MDTs are thought to optim...