Virtual Tumor Board Events

The first in an ongoing series, this tumor board focused on the emerging and important KRAS pathway.

Partnering with Fortis Healthcare in Gurugram, India, this Multidisciplinary Tumor Board on March 31, 2023 explored cases and lectures on endometrial stromal sarcoma (ESS) and uterine leiomyosarcoma (LMS).

Partnering with Mazumdar Shaw Cancer Center (MSCC) in Bangalore, this Multidisciplinary Tumor Board on January 21, 2023 explored the diagnosis and management of potentially malignant lesions in the oral cavity. The tumor board was moderated by head and neck surgeons Dr. Bhuvanesh Singh from MSK and Dr. Moni A. Kuriakose from MSCC.

Partnering with AIIMS in New Delhi, the Multidisciplinary Tumor Board on Cervical Cancer explored two complex cases involving recurrent endocervical adenocarcinoma and relapsed cervical carcinoma. It also featured presentations on systemic therapies and novel targets and prevention of cervical cancer in India.

In our joint tumor board on complex thyroid cancer, we explored three patient cases involving anaplastic, medullary, and recurrent differentiated thyroid cancer. Following these cases was a presentation and discussion about tracheal resections in thyroid cancer.

We were honored to co-host the event with the Cancer Institute (WIA), Adyar, Chennai. In this joint tumor board, we discussed two patients with serious ovarian cancer in the early and late stage. We also heard from the expert panelists on current management as well as the latest advances and ongoing research in this field.

The host institution for this head and neck event on skull base malignancies was Amrita Hospital in Kochi. Two cases were discussed including: ethmoid cancer suitable for endonasal resection and locally advanced malignant tumor involving the skull base/orbit. This was followed by two lectures: Principles of Reconstructive Surgery Following Major Skull Base Resection With or Without Orbital Exenteration and 2022 Outcomes of International Collaborative Study on Skull Base Surgery.

This head and neck event, a joint tumor board on salivary cancer, was moderated by Dr. Richard Wong of MSK and Dr. Kaustubh Patel of HCG. Two cases involving parotid cancer were discussed, followed by lectures on parotid surgery and nuances in facial construction, and nuances in facial reanimation.

During our event focused on ovarian cancer, we had the distinct privilege to present a conversation between Ms. Manisha Koirala and Dr. William Breitbart about the patient perspective.

We were excited to present an educational series between MSK and the Association of Gynaecologic Oncologists of India (AGOI). We were honored to co-host with Tata Medical Center in Kolkata and discussed treatment management of two serious ovarian cancer cases: platinum-sensitive recurrent ovarian cancer and hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC) for ovarian cancer.