The multidisciplinary tumor board for the management of cutaneous neoplasms: A national survey of academic medical centers

To the Editor: The multidisciplinary tumor board (MTB) is a meeting of various medical specialties to discuss the management of patients with cancer. In lung, esophageal, and head and neck cancers, tumor boards increase adherence to national treatment guidelines, decrease treatment delays, are educational, and instill the importance of multidisciplinary care early in training.1-4 However, little is known about the MTB for cutaneous neoplasms. This study assesses the structure, goals, and participation patterns of the MTB in a nationwide sample of academic dermatology centers.

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