Description: 

The Neuro-Oncology Case Conference is a multidisciplinary forum for reviewing complex cases involving brain and spinal tumors. Participants examine diagnostic findings, current evidence, and evolving treatment strategies to support collaborative, patient-centered care planning. Through case-based discussion, the activity promotes evidence-based decision-making and coordinated management across the healthcare team.

Target Audience: 

Nurse Practitioner (NP)

Physicians (MD or DO)

Physician Assistant (PA)

Other Healthcare Professionals

Learning Objectives: 

Upon completion of this learning activity, participants should be able to:

1. Analyze the role of multidisciplinary management in the diagnosis and treatment of patients with brain and spinal tumors.
2. Differentiate primary neuro-oncologic tumors from metastatic disease by applying principles of differential diagnosis to clinical cases.
3. Evaluate current controversies, clinical trial data, and emerging scientific advances in neuro-oncology to inform evidence-based patient care.

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

Learners are strongly encouraged to engage in self-directed learning related to the impact of implicit biases in this clinical area via the references provided below:

Social Determinants of Health (SDOH)/Cultural or Linguistic Considerations:

• Chaiyachati, K.H., Krause, D., Sugalski, J., Graboyes, E.M., & Shulman, L.N. (2023). A Survey of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network on Approaches Toward Addressing Patients' Transportation Insecurity. Journal of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network : JNCCN, 21(1), 21-26. https://doi.org/10.6004/jnccn.2022.7073

Implicit Bias Considerations (as it relates to the content):                                                                                    

• Fiscella, K., Epstein, R.M., Griggs, J.J., Marshall, M.M., Shields, C.G., & Orueta, J.F. (2021). Is physician implicit bias associated with differences in care by patient race for metastatic cancer-related pain?. PLoS ONE, 16(10), e0257794. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0257794

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

No one 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: Fozia Ferozali, Ed.D. 
 

Faculty List: 
Committee Member(s)
Royce Chrys, MD, DABR has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Planner(s)
Mark Goldsmith has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.
Midge Griffin  has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.
Samantha Volek  has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Speaker(s)
Lorelle Carlley, M.D. has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.
Royce Chrys, MD, DABR has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.
Mark Goldsmith has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.