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01-01-2019 | Review Article

Multidisciplinary team in head and neck cancer: a management model

Authors: F. De Felice, V. Tombolini, M. de Vincentiis, G. Magliulo, A. Greco, V. Valentini, A. Polimeni

Published in: Medical Oncology | Issue 1/2019

Abstract

Nowadays, the multidisciplinary team (MDT) is an essential component for oncologic disease management. Its benefit is also extensively recognized in head and neck cancer (HNC) community, due to tumor rarity and complex treatment. A well-defined MDT management serves as a stable point to define the better strategy and offers a chance to optimize HNC clinical outcomes and patient’s quality of life. We explored both mandatory and additional requirements for establishing a high-quality MDT. Then we proposed an example of HNC MDT organization. The aim is to contribute to the best way to systematize HNC care.

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Title: Multidisciplinary team in head and neck cancer: a management model
Authors: F. De Felice
V. Tombolini
M. de Vincentiis
G. Magliulo
A. Greco
V. Valentini
A. Polimeni
Publication date: 01-01-2019
Publisher: Springer US
Published in: Medical Oncology / Issue 1/2019
Print ISSN: 1357-0560
Electronic ISSN: 1559-131X
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12032-018-1227-z

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