When we talk about cancer, we are talking about a disease that can become fatal and affect not only the patient's physical condition, but also his or her social, emotional and spiritual condition. When faced with a diagnosis of cancer, it is vital that patients have access to quality care that involves all aspects of their disease. This approach can be provided by a multidisciplinary team.
When we talk about multidisciplinary cancer care, we are talking about the ability and opportunity to bring together a group of health professionals who have the necessary competencies to provide the oncology patient with the best treatment options and approach to their case.
The mission of this team of specialists is to develop the most appropriate global plan of care and attention, taking into account the medical, physical and emotional needs of the patient as a group, along with other factors that may affect the development of the cancer patient. Although a total cure is not assured in these cases, what can be assured is that thanks to a multidisciplinary approach, cancer patients will be able to receive quality medical care.
Today, we can point to the existence of more than 200 types of cancer that are treated in different ways. Their treatment will depend on their location, stage and/or symptoms; many can be cured, others can be controlled, as well as their associated symptoms, such as pain, which can be alleviated thanks to current treatments. This is where the importance of multidisciplinary teams lies, since they are organized in such a way that they adapt to the patient's needs in an individualized and personalized manner, taking into account all aspects of the patient's physical and mental condition in order to provide the best oncological treatment.
When diagnosing a patient and choosing the best approach for his or her case, multidisciplinary meetings are held, which, by bringing together multiple points of view and expert opinions, provide benefits for the patient's survival, since the most efficient treatment options are generally selected for each case. This type of approach significantly improves the patient's quality of life and symptom control during treatment.
Multiple specialized disciplines
Cancer is a group of diseases that require comprehensive care. This means that the patient requires medical care for his or her disease, but also requires psychological, social and spiritual support. Multidisciplinary teams, being made up of various specialists, make it possible to provide each patient with such care.
At Panama Cancer Clinic, we are proud to have a group of 15 specialists who have dedicated their profession to help our patients obtain the best possible treatments, and of course, quality care throughout their entire process.
We have the following specialties that play a crucial role in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of cancer: Oncological Surgery, Oncological Gynecology, Oncological Urology, Gastroenterology, Medical Oncology, Algiology, Radiation Oncology, Hematology, Cardiovascular Surgery, Interventional Oncology, Cardiology.
This without forgetting the important role played by complementary specialties such as psycho-oncology, nutrition and physiotherapy in the process of treatment, healing and/or control of oncology patients.
We can conclude that a multidisciplinary care allows to improve the diagnosis, the staging of the tumor, and to improve the clinical management that will be given to the patient, who thanks to this interdisciplinary communication, will find in this process an integral accompaniment that will take care of all their physical, emotional and spiritual needs. We can guarantee that our medical team will make use of all the resources at its disposal to provide the best treatment to our patients, in order to give them the best possible quality of life.
If you require professional help, do not hesitate to contact our team. At Panama Cancer Clinic, we are here to provide you with the best medical attention.
