Tumor Board

I mentioned tumor board in my first post. Basically, a bunch of doctors get together and review a case. The doctors may include medical oncologists (chemo doctors), radiation oncologists, and surgeons. When we got our second opinion from Stanford, Dr. G consulted with other breast cancer oncologists in the office; it wasn't a formal tumor board. Stanford does have a more formal tumor board where patients can request that their cases be reviewed, but they have to pay for it. At Doctor's Medical Center in San Pablo where Ma is being treated, they have a tumor board every week. Her case will be presented next Wednesday, May 21. There is no fee for this.