01/09/2026
Care does not pause between appointments. In the time between visits, a significant amount of work takes place to ensure that each patient’s care is thoughtful, coordinated, and informed by the most complete picture possible. This ongoing process helps guide decisions and supports continuity throughout care.
• Careful review of imaging and pathology: Scans and pathology findings are reviewed in detail to understand the diagnosis, assess changes over time, and identify information that may influence next steps.
• Evaluation of the full clinical picture: Medical history, prior treatments, symptoms, and patient specific considerations are reviewed together to ensure decisions are grounded in context, not just individual data points.
• Multidisciplinary discussion and collaboration: Cases are discussed across specialties, allowing clinicians to share perspectives, consider options, and align on recommendations through collective expertise.
• Refinement of care plans: Treatment approaches are thoughtfully considered and adjusted as needed, reflecting new information, clinical insight, and individual patient needs.
• Preparation for next steps: This work helps ensure that upcoming visits are focused, informed, and guided by careful planning rather than rushed decision making.
At the Preston Robert Tisch Brain Tumor Center at Duke, this process continues behind the scenes so that care remains deliberate, collaborative, and centered on each patient.
