Medical Oncologist
Dr. Susmita Sharma is a consultant medical oncologist at Nepal Mediciti with an impressive academic and professional background. She completed a Fellowship in Hemato-Oncology and Bone Marrow Transplantation at the Huntsman Cancer Institute in the USA, an M.D. in Medical Oncology at Tianjin Medical University in China, and an M.B.B.S. from Nepal Medical College and Teaching Hospital, Jorpati. Her comprehensive education underscores her expertise and dedication to the field of oncology.
Prior to her current role at Nepal Mediciti, Dr. Sharma gained extensive experience across various government and non-government organizations. She began her career at BP Koirala Memorial Cancer Hospital and continued in the government sector at Bir Hospital for two and a half years. She then served as a consultant at the Department of Medical Oncology at Nepal Cancer Hospital and Research Center (NCHRC) in Lalitpur for five and a half years. This diverse experience has equipped her with a profound understanding of medical oncology.
Dr. Sharma's commitment to oncology extends beyond her clinical practice. She holds a distinguished registration status with the Nepal Medical Council (NMC) and is actively involved in research, health awareness campaigns, and the development of health policies and guidelines. As a founder and life member of the Nepalese Society of Medical Oncology (NESMO) and a member of international organizations such as the SAARC Federation of Oncologists Nepal (SFON), the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO), and the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO), she contributes significantly to shaping oncological care both locally and globally.
TRAININGS & WORKSHOPS:
Publications:
1.Huq, M Saiful, Chapagain A Sandhya, Sharma Susmita et al.Cancer care and outreach in South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) countries: from epidemiology and the National Cancer Control Programme to screening, diagnosis, and treatment. The Lancet Oncology, Volume 25, Issue 12, e639 - e649.
2. Huq, M Saiful, Chapagain A Sandhya, Sharma Susmita et al. Cancer care and outreach in the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) region: overcoming barriers and addressing challenges.The Lancet Oncology, Volume 25, Issue 12, e650 - e662.
3. Huq, M Saiful, Chapagain A sandhya, Sharma Susmita et al.Cancer education and training within the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) countries. The Lancet Oncology, Volume 25, Issue 12, e663 - e674.
4.Huq, M Saiful, Chapagain A sandhya, Sharma Susmita et al.Cancer research in South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) countries. The Lancet Oncology, Volume 25, Issue 12, e675 - e684
5. Sudip thapa, Susmita Sharma, et al .Performance of Distress Thermometer: A Study among Cancer Patients. J Nepal Health Res Counc 2023 July-Sept;21(60):472-78
6. Acharya SC, Sharma S. Analysis of common symptoms using the Edmonton symptom assessment system in terminally ill cancer patients receiving palliative care at a tertiary care center of Nepal. Journal of Chitwan Medical College.2023; 13(45):42-5.
7. Sharma S, Thapa S et al (equal authors). Distress Thermometer Score Is Useful for Predicting Suicidal Ideation in Patients With Cancer. DOI: 10.1200/GO.23.00071 JCO Global Oncology no. 9 (2023) e2300071.
8. Sharma S, Sweetenham J. Mantle cell lymphoma – are new therapies changing the standard of care? EMJ Oncol. 2018; 6[1]:109-119.
9. Susmita Sharma, Xiubao Ren. PDL1 expression and its significance in Chinese patients with non- small cell lung cancer. J Clin Oncol 34, 2016.
10. Susmita Sharma, Xiubao Ren, Fang Yan. Revisiting PD-1 and PD-L1/L2 pathway in Non-Small cell Lung Cancer– Review. PMJN _Vol 15_jan_june 2015 (2).
11. AK Jha and S Sharma. Patients with tonsil problems at NMCTH- a report. Nepal Med Coll J 2008; 10(4): 258-259
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Research works (completed and ongoing):
Colorectal, Lung and breast cancer patients of Nepal (Research halted due to COVID 19 and lack of fund)
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