Cancers, Vol. 16, Pages 1277: Optimising Patient Outcomes in Tongue Cancer: A Multidisciplinary Approach

Cancers, Vol. 16, Pages 1277: Optimising Patient Outcomes in Tongue Cancer: A Multidisciplinary Approach

Cancers doi: 10.3390/cancers16071277

Authors: Jasper de Boer Rebecca Barnett Anthony Cardin Michelle Cimoli Lauren Davies Clare Delany Benjamin J. Dixon Sue M. Evans Michael W. Findlay Carly Fox Maria Ftanou Christopher D. Hart Megan Howard Tim A. Iseli Andrea Jackson Sevastjan Kranz Brian H. Le Ernest Lekgabe Rachel Lennox Luke S. McLean Paul J. Neeson Sweet Ping Ng Lorraine A. O’Reilly Anand Ramakrishnan David Rowe Carrie Service Ankur Singh Alesha A. Thai Albert Tiong Tami Yap David Wiesenfeld

A multidisciplinary approach to the management of tongue cancer is vital for achieving optimal patient outcomes. Nursing and allied health professionals play essential roles within the team. We developed symposia comprising a series of online lectures offering a detailed perspective on the role each discipline and consumer perspective has in the management of patients with tongue cancer. The topics, including epidemiology and prevention, diagnosis, treatment planning, surgery, adjuvant care, and the management of recurrent or metastatic disease, were thoroughly examined. The symposia highlighted the significance of fostering collaboration and continuous learning through a multidisciplinary approach. This initiative should be relevant to healthcare professionals, researchers, and policymakers striving to enhance patient outcomes in tongue cancer care through innovative collaboration.