The role of molecular tumor boards in neuro-oncology: a nationwide survey.

ABSTRACT:

Background

In neuro-oncology, the inclusion of tumor patients in the molecular tumor board has only become increasingly widespread in recent years, but so far there are no standards for indication, procedure, evaluation, therapy recommendations and therapy implementation of neuro-oncological patients. The present work examines the current handling of neuro-oncological patients included in molecular tumor boards in Germany.

Methods

We created an online based survey with questions covering the handling of neuro-oncologic patient inclusion, annotation of genetic analyses, management of target therapies and the general role of molecular tumor boards in neuro-oncology in Germany. We contacted all members of the Neuro-Oncology working group (NOA) of the German Cancer Society (DKG)

SUBMITTER: Honikl LS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10797778 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature