Dr Manish Sharma.

Dr. Manish Sharma is a highly respected Medical Oncologist with over 20 years of clinical experience, more than half of which has been dedicated exclusively to cancer care. He is known for combining advanced oncology treatments with compassionate, patient-centred care. His expertise spans both solid tumours and haematological malignancies, with a strong focus on precision medicine and immuno-oncology. Dr. Sharma actively participates in multidisciplinary tumour boards and believes in tailoring treatment plans to the medical and emotional needs of each patient.

Educational Qualifications

• MBBS – Pt. B.D. Sharma PGIMS, Rohtak
• DNB (Medicine) – Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi
• DNB (Medical Oncology) – Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute & Research Centre, Delhi
• President NBE Super-Speciality Gold Medalist
• ECMO
• MNAMS

Professional Experience

• HOD & Consultant – Medical Oncology, Manipal Hospital, Dwarka, New Delhi
• Consultant & Head of Unit – Medical Oncology, Action Cancer Hospital, Delhi
• Consultant – Medical Oncology, Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute & Research Centre, Delhi
• Over 20 years of patient care experience
• Extensive experience in solid tumours and haematological cancers
• Active role in mentoring young oncologists and protocol development

Professional Memberships & Fellowships

• American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
• European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO)
• Indian Society of Medical & Paediatric Oncology (ISMPO)
• Preceptorship in Early Breast Cancer – Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, Melbourne
• Lung Cancer Preceptorship – Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, Melbourne
• Immuno-Oncology Preceptorship – ESMO, Singapore
• Advanced Prostate Cancer Course – ESMO, Singapore
• NSCLC Preceptorship Programme – ESMO, Singapore
• Medical Council of India (Reg. No. 26551)

Awards & Achievements

• President NBE Gold Medal – Medical Oncology
• ANBAI Super Speciality Gold Medal Award (2017)

Publications

• Role of maintenance gemcitabine in metastatic/unresectable gall bladder cancer: prospective study from a cancer centre in Northern India – submitted and accepted by National Board of Examinations (2015–2018)
• Clinical and epidemiological profile of elderly Hodgkin's lymphoma in India – Cureus, July 2022
• Epidemiological, clinical, and treatment outcomes of stage IV non-squamous non-small cell lung cancer patients in North India – Oncology Journal of India, December 2021
• Clinical profile and treatment outcomes of gastric cancer in young patients in India – Asian Journal of Oncology, 2022
• Gemcitabine with carboplatin for advanced intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma – Indian Journal of Cancer, 2018
• Role of maintenance gemcitabine in metastatic/unresectable gall bladder cancer – South Asian Journal of Oncology, 2019
• Prevalence and profile of sleep-disordered breathing among patients with congestive heart failure – Indian Journal of Sleep Medicine, 2010; 5:120-127
• Neoadjuvant chemotherapy vs induction chemotherapy in very locally advanced unresectable head and neck cancer – Presented at Asian Clinical Oncology Society International Conference, 2016
• Assessment of first-line TKIs in EGFR-mutant advanced NSCLC patients from North India – Journal of Thoracic Oncology, 2017; 12:S1232
• Efficacy and safety of eribulin mesylate in advanced breast cancer – Annals of Oncology, 2016; 27:mdw577.003
• Role of maintenance gemcitabine in advanced and metastatic gall bladder carcinoma – Annals of Oncology, July 2019; Volume 30 (Supplement 4), mdz155.062
• NGS in advanced NSCLC in a developing country: readiness for clinical use – Annals of Oncology, Supplement 9
• Correlation of circulating tumour cells with PET-CT in metastatic breast cancer – Annals of Oncology
• Role of ADC values in response assessment after chemoradiotherapy in cervical cancer – Annals of Oncology, November 2019
• Correlation of MRI-derived parameters and FDG-PET uptake with HPV status in oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma – Annals of Oncology, November 2019
• Application of next-generation sequencing for detecting targetable mutations: response to everolimus in salivary duct carcinoma – International Journal of Medical and Health Research, 2018
• Isolated splenic metastasis in carcinoma jejunum – Indian Journal of Medical and Pediatric Oncology, 2018 (Accepted & Ahead of Print)
• Rare case of non-small cell lung cancer with intracardiac metastasis – Indian Journal of Cardiology (Accepted)
• Primary squamous cell carcinoma of the stomach – Asian Journal of Oncology, 2018
• Excellent outcome in choriocarcinoma with spinal metastasis and cord compression – South Asian Journal of Cancer, September 2019
• Palliative chemotherapy in elderly patients with comorbidities: is it a paradox? – Indian Journal of Palliative Care, May 2019
• Rare case of pinealoblastoma in an adult with complete response to treatment – South Asian Journal of Cancer, October 2018; 7(4):262