In the complex landscape of cancer treatment, collaboration and expertise-sharing are crucial for delivering optimal patient care. HonorHealth’s tumor board conferences provide an invaluable platform for physicians to present challenging cases and receive real-time feedback from a diverse group of specialists.

A forum for complex cases

Each tumor board meeting brings together 10 to 15 specialists, pharmacists, nurse navigators, patient navigators, radiologists and pathologists to review eight to 12 patient cases. These conferences are particularly valuable when dealing with unusual or aggressive cases that benefit from multispecialty expertise. Through these collaborative sessions, physicians can learn about alternative treatment approaches and methods being used across different healthcare settings.

Comprehensive schedule to serve all specialties

To accommodate different specialties, multiple tumor boards meet regularly:

• Lung, head and neck: Every Monday, 7 a.m.
• Cutaneous: Second and fourth Mondays, 5:30 p.m.
• Breast (Shea): Every Tuesday, 7 a.m.
• Breast (Deer Valley): Second and fourth Thursdays, 7 a.m.
• Colorectal/GIST: Second and fourth Wednesdays, 7 a.m.
• General Hematologic Malignancy & General Tumor: First Thursday, 7 a.m.
• Pancreatic: Every Friday, 7 a.m. (90 minutes)
• Neuro: Every Friday, 1 p.m.

A gynecologic oncology tumor board will begin in Q2.

Benefits for participating physicians

These conferences offer multiple advantages for participating doctors:

• Earn CME credits while collaborating with colleagues.
• Engage in real-time case reviews with peers.
• Access a supportive environment for complex case discussions.
• Build valuable relationships across specialties.
• Contribute to a close-knit network of medical professionals dedicated to patient care.

Meeting format options

Most tumor board meetings are offered via Zoom for convenient virtual participation. The neuro and pancreatic tumor boards are available in both virtual and in-person formats, providing flexible attendance options for participants. Meeting links and calendar invites are sent directly via email.

How to participate

To submit cases or join a tumor board:

• For the neuro tumor board: Contact Nichole Callahan at [email protected].
• For all other tumor boards: Contact Jeremy Torred at [email protected] or [email protected].

Ideally, cases should be submitted one week before the board meeting. New participants receive a comprehensive overview of the process from the coordinators.

Join us in this collaborative effort to enhance patient care through shared expertise and collective wisdom! For more information or to start participating, please reach out to Jeremy Torred.