Description: 

This ongoing, bi-weekly tumor board brings together a multidisciplinary team of specialists to collaboratively review and develop individualized treatment plans for patients with gastrointestinal cancers. Drawing on NCCN treatment guidelines and the latest advancements in diagnostics and precision medicine, participants evaluate each patient's unique biological profile and socioeconomic context to ensure informed, equitable care. Expert discussion spans therapeutic recommendations, emerging treatment strategies, and clinical trial options. Through consistent structured collaboration, this series supports clinicians in delivering comprehensive, patient-centered care that reflects the evolving landscape of GI oncology.

Target Audience: 

Nurse Practitioner (NP)

Nurse, Registered (RN)

Physicians (MD or DO)

Learning Objectives: 

After Attending This Activity Learners Should Be Able To:

1. Employ NCCN treatment guidelines to determine overall plan of care.

2. Formulate a treatment plan that considers a patient’s biological differences and socioeconomic impacts.

3. Use multidisciplinary input from expert discussions and therapeutic recommendations in the diagnosis and treatment of each individual patient.

4. Formulate patient-centered treatment plans that incorporate clinical trial options by identifying trial eligibility criteria, understanding referral pathways, and addressing patient-specific barriers to enrollment.

Accreditation

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.

Credit Designation Statement

Sutter Health designates this RSS activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ for physicians and 1.00 continuing professional development contact hours for nurses. Learners should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Note to Other Disciplines: Non-Physician Participation Credit (AKA - AMA PRA Category 1 Credits HOURS™) Continuing Medical Education is acceptable for meeting the continuing education requirements for Pharmacists, Physician Assistants, Psychologists, Registered Nurses, and Respiratory Care Practitioners. For other disciplines, please check with the regulatory board for your discipline to confirm what type of credits meet the continuing education requirements. Continuing education hours for nurses accredited by ANCC, via Joint Accreditation.