Cancer Case Conferences
At Rose, we believe that coordinated cancer care is the best care. That is why we gather our cancer experts on a weekly basis for case conferences. Representatives from the following backgrounds are present to talk about individual patient cases:
- Case Management
- Diet & Nutrition
- Genetic Counseling
- Medical Oncology
- Nursing
- Pathology
- Pharmacy
- Physical Therapy
- Primary Care
- Radiation Oncology
- Radiology
- Surgery
How Case Conferences Work
To present at the Rose case conference, also called tumor board, a doctor submits their patient case prior to the conference, so that all related tests (e.g., X-rays, MRI, CT scan, lab work) can be gathered for the discussion. At the conference, patient files are discussed anonymously. After the presenting doctor provides a general overview, input is gathered from the various specialties. Case conferences are efficient, effective and educational.
Each year, our team reviews and discusses individual cases. Patients can discuss having their case presented at a Rose Cancer Case Conference with their primary cancer provideder (e.g., medical oncologist, pulmonologist, gynecologic oncologist). In addition to reviewing cases, this forum also results in numerous quality improvement studies that directly affect patient care and quality initiatives.
We invite primary care physicians from the community to attend the weekly breast case conference and/or tumor board. If you are interested in participating in a case conference, please contact Dorothy Pfannenstiel by calling 303-320-2041.
