The Effect of Multidisciplinary Team Discussion Intervention on the Prognosis of Advanced Colorectal Cancer
Huaqi Zhang, Ji-Shang Yu, Zhewei Wei, Wenhui Wu, Changhua Zhang, Yulong He
Abstract
Multidisciplinary team discussion intervention accelerated the treatment process and reduced the death risk of patients with advanced colorectal cancer, especially improved the overall survival of stage IV and invasion T4 patients. The clinical characteristics of tumor invasion and tumor stage must be the primary considerations when judging whether patients need to conduct multidisciplinary team discussions.
Topics & Concepts
Colorectal cancerMultidisciplinary approachIntervention (counseling)Multidisciplinary teamMedicineCancerOncologyInternal medicineNursingSociologySocial scienceColorectal Cancer Surgical TreatmentsColorectal and Anal CarcinomasGastric Cancer Management and Outcomes