How Multidisciplinary are Case Discussions in Tumor Conferences of Breast and Gynecological Cancer Patients in German Cancer Centers?

Objective

Multidisciplinary tumor conferences (MTC) are mandatory for certified cancer centers in Germany and usually take place on a weekly basis. During MTC case discussions, diagnoses and guideline-based recommendations are discussed and agreed. However, initial studies indicate that case discussions are not always multidisciplinary. In particular, psycho-oncologists and nurses are rarely present or rarely participate in case discussions. The aim of this study is to analyze for the first time in Germany how multidisciplinary the discussions of breast and gynecological cancer patients at MTC really are.