Description: 

Tumor Board Case Conference is a forum where radiologists, pathologists, medical oncologists, surgeons, plastic surgeons, radiation oncologists, mid-level practitioners, RN's, genetics counselors, and clinical trial coordinators all come together to discuss complex oncology cases and come up with treatment consensus and, review imaging and pathology. It is also a forum to discuss national standards of care.

Target Audience: 

Nurse Practitioner (NP)

Nurse, Registered (RN)

Physicians (MD or DO)

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this course, learners should be able to:

1.Engage in interprofessional collaboration during review of difficult and unique patient cases in order gain consensus and achieve an informed decision on the ideal treatment plan for each patient presented at the Tumor Board utilizing evidence-based guidelines (i.e., NCCN). 
2.Apply best practice recommendations in the practice of clinical staging documentation.
3. Demonstrate cultural humility in the ability to deliver culturally appropriate care, free of implicit biases, for families of diverse cultural backgrounds and belief systems. This includes learning from the patients and families directly about how they perceive health and illness as well as respond to various diseases, symptoms, and treatments.

 

Providing Culturally Appropriate Care which is Free of Implicit Biases (AB 1195 & 241):

Social Determinants of Health Reference

   - Lee, M., et al. (2023). Addressing cultural and linguistic barriers in oncology care: A systematic review. Supportive Care in Cancer, 31(2), 210-223.

Implicit Bias Reference

   - Johnson, C., et al. (2022). Understanding implicit bias in oncology practice: Implications for patient care. Journal of Clinical Oncology, 39(5), 234-247.

Disclosure of Financial or In-Kind Commercial Support & Conflict of Interest

No one else involved in the planning or presentation of this educational activity have any relevant financial relationship(s) to disclose with ineligible companies whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients. No financial or in-kind commercial support was received to produce or promote this educational activity.   

– Provider Designee/Verification:  Kerri Maya, PhD(c), MSL, RN, NPD-BC

Session date: 
08/15/2025 - 7:30am PDT to 08/14/2026 - 9:00am PDT
  • 1.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit

    In support of improving patient care, Sutter Health, is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

    Sutter Health designates this Live activity for a maximum of 1.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ for physicians. Learners should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

    Jointly accredited provider, with commendation, interprofessional continuing education
  • 1.50 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditHour(s)

    In support of improving patient care, Sutter Health, is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

    Sutter Health certifies this Live activity was designated for a maximum of 1.50 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditHour(s). Non-physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

    Jointly accredited provider, with commendation, interprofessional continuing education
  • 1.50 ANCC

    In support of improving patient care, Sutter Health, is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

    This course/program has been awarded 1.50 ANCC contact hour(s). Sutter Health is accredited provider of nursing continuing professional development. Learners should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

    Jointly accredited provider, with commendation, interprofessional continuing education
  • 1.50 CA BRN

    This activity is approved for 1.50 contact hour(s) by Sutter Health, which is an approved provider by the California Board of Registered Nursing. (Provider Number 17182). Learners should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

    BRN, California Board of Registered Nursing
  • 1.50 IPCE

    This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive 1.50 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credit for learning and change.

    IPCE Credit

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