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A Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for a Tumor Board is essential for ensuring consistent,

multidisciplinary approaches to cancer care. Here is a general outline of what such an SOP might
include:

1. Objective

- Define the purpose of the Tumor Board, which is to provide a multidisciplinary platform for
discussing and planning the treatment of patients with complex cancer cases.

2. Scope

- Specify which types of cancer cases are eligible for review by the Tumor Board and the criteria for
case submission.

3. Membership

- List the core members, typically including medical oncologists, surgical oncologists, radiation
oncologists, pathologists, radiologists, and nursing staff.

- Define roles and responsibilities for each member, including preparation, presentation, and follow-
up tasks.

4. Frequency and Scheduling

- Establish how often the Tumor Board meets (e.g., weekly, biweekly) and the process for scheduling
both regular and urgent sessions.

5. Case Submission

- Outline the procedure for submitting a case to the Tumor Board, including any forms or
documentation that must be provided.

- Specify deadlines for case submission to allow adequate preparation time.

6. Preparation

- Detail the required preparatory work for each case, such as gathering and reviewing medical
records, imaging studies, pathology reports, and previous treatment details.

7. Meeting Protocol

- Describe the format of the meetings, including time allocations for case presentations, discussions,
and decision-making.
- Establish guidelines for maintaining patient confidentiality and managing potential conflicts of
interest.

8. Decision Making

- Define the process for making clinical decisions, including how disagreements are resolved and how
consensus is achieved.

9. Documentation and Follow-up

- Specify how decisions and recommendations of the Tumor Board are documented and
communicated to the treating physician and patient.

- Outline the process for recording the minutes of the meeting and any follow-up actions required.

10. Quality Assurance

- Implement procedures for monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of the Tumor Board,
including periodic reviews of outcomes and adherence to recommendations.

11. Training and Development

- Provide guidelines for the ongoing education and training of Tumor Board members to ensure they
remain current on advances in oncology.

12. Review and Update

- Establish a schedule for reviewing and updating the SOP to reflect advancements in technology,
changes in clinical practice, or organizational changes.

This outline provides a framework for creating a comprehensive SOP for a Tumor Board. Each
hospital or cancer center should adapt the details to fit their specific needs and resources.

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