A Complex Cancer Case Required a Different Sequence of Care.
Background
- Older adult.
- Breast cancer.
Challenge
- Family wished to begin treatment as quickly as reasonably possible.
Medical Information
- Pathology
- MRI
- Blood tests
Assessment
- Treatment planning required coordination across multiple specialties.
Medical Pathway
- Imaging
- Multidisciplinary review
- Treatment planning
- Systemic therapy
Outcome
- The patient entered treatment with a coordinated plan.
A clear sequence can be as important as the treatment itself.