Abstract Objective To evaluate the feasibility and effectiveness of implementing virtual molecular tumor boards (MTBs) through crowdsourcing molecular knowledge among Brazilian physicians to comprehensively discuss complex genomic information on cancer patients. Materials and Methods We established a virtual group on WhatsApp (Meta Platforms, Inc.) consisting of medical oncologists, radiation therapists,...
Abstract The present paper delves into suffering-based medicine (SBM) and its potential use with artificial intelligence (AI). Suffering-based medicine provides a hermeneutical approach to patient care, allowing a deeper understanding of the subjective experiences and meaning behind a patient's suffering. With the rise of large language models (LLMs) based on...
Abstract The present review explores the role and impact of second opinions in medical oncology, particularly considering the recent advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) and telemedicine. A comprehensive literature search was conducted, and data from various studies were analyzed, highlighting why patients seek a second opinion, the rates of disagreement...
Abstract Scientific manuscripts are the basis for the transmission of scientific data among physicians in all fields of medicine. To teach young oncologists the skills needed to author a paper, we decided to emulate how experienced clinicians perform this task. The first step is to create a spreadsheet with all...
The global landscape of cancer research has undergone a remarkable transformation in recent years. The increasing number of cancer cases worldwide(1) has fueled an unprecedented surge in cancer research publications.(2,3) This explosion of knowledge is underpinned by an equally significant shift towards open access publications, reflecting a commitment to making...
Most scientific papers in world literature are written in English1 by non-native English speakers. 2 Non-native English-speaking scientists face difficulties in writing clearly, succinctly, and without grammatical errors.3,4 Nevertheless, despite the use of word processors and spell checkers, the final text still does not compare favorably with that created by...
