Brain Metastases Tumor Conference

Brain Metastases occurs when cancer cells spread from their original site to the brain. The Brain Metastasis Tumor boards provide a comprehensive strategy for treating Brain Mets by assembling a team of specialized physicians from various fields. This group is composed of experts from distinct medical areas, all dedicated to addressing a particular cancer type. They convene to examine patient cases, share insights, engage in constructive debates, and explore diverse treatment possibilities. By fostering robust collaboration and synergy, these boards enable patients to access seamlessly coordinated care and an ideal treatment strategy. Furthermore, patients gain the advantage of multiple expert perspectives without the need for individual consultations with each specialist. Typically, Brain Met tumor boards comprehensively assess all pertinent data related to a patient's case, encompassing medical records, diagnostic findings, pathology slides, and various imaging studies like MRIs and CT scans. Subsequently, the patient's doctor communicates the tumor board's recommendations to them after the meeting's conclusion. This conference is accredited through the Continuing Medical Education (CME). Participants receive 1.5 CME credits by attending this conference. Medical professionals who want to submit a case need to complete a disclosure form before presenting. 

We invite interested medical professionals from NYP or WCM to join us.
Please register with your NYP or WCM email only. 

Date and Time: Thursdays, 8:30am

Registration Link: https://forms.gle/e5mHS72zHWUzRGTeA 

Hosted by:

 

Kathryn Beal, MD
Associate Professor of Radiation Oncology
Co-Director, Brain Metastasis Tumor Board
Director, Center for Brain Metastasis and Survivorship Department of Radiation Oncology & Meyer Cancer Center

 

Eaton Lin, MD
Assistant Professor of Radiology
Program Director, Neuroradiology Fellowship Weill Cornell Medical College 

 

Rohan Ramakrishna, MD
Chief of Neurological Surgery, Brooklyn Methodist Hospital
Co-Director, Brain Metastasis Tumor Board
Associate Professor Co-Director, Rhodes Center for Glioblastoma

Paul Pagnini, MD
Associate Professor of Radiation Oncology
Medical Director of Clinical Radiation Oncology Services 
Independent Clinical Reviewer, Brain Metastasis Tumor Board

Annabella Adragna, MPH
Brain Met Tumor Board Coordinator 
ana4031@med.cornell.edu

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