Immunology Study Shines New Light on Oncology Treatment

pexels-photo-143654.jpegBy Shikha Jain, MD January 23, 2018
Original article Featured in Op-(m)ed, a collection of original articles contributed by Doximity members.

There has been quite a bit of excitement in oncology in the last decade surrounding immunotherapy agents and the amazing results we have seen in a variety of difficult to treat malignancies. These results have included disease processes ranging from lung cancer to lymphomas. We are beginning to see these types of outcomes in the world of GI malignancies, and are finding hope for those with an otherwise poor prognosis.

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About Shikha Jain, MD FACP

I am a practicing, board-certified hematology/oncology physician in Chicago. I speak on topics ranging from the impact of social media on healthcare, how physicians can utilize social media, how to write Op-eds in the medical world, gender equity and barriers to career advancement, and topics in GI oncology and immunotherapy. My goal is to explain complicated topics in simple terms. I also enjoy writing and you can find some of my writing on this site. I am a mother to three amazing kids and married to a gastroenterologist. I look forward to connecting with you.

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