Table 2 Advantages and disadvantages of general MTBs vs. specialized neurooncological MTBs
From: The role of molecular tumor boards in neuro-oncology: a nationwide survey
general-multidisciplinary TB | specialized neurooncological-MTB | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Advantage | Disadvantage | Advantage | Disadvantage |
Greater and multiprofessional Team/know how | Less know-how about targeted therapies in neurooncological cases | Great know-how about neuro-oncological diseases and actual therapy studies | Missing experience regarding the effectiveness/application of specific and targeted medications in other entities. |
Greater presence of targeted therapies for everyone | Less time for detailed discussion regarding targeted therapies | Few cases per session, hence more time for discussion | During a separate meeting, the presence in the interdisciplinary treatment team of the patient is missing. |