Dr Arun Shahi
Dr. Arun Shahi is an esteemed Medical Oncologist and public health expert from Nepal, with extensive experience in clinical practice, research, and medical education. He is currently serving as an Assistant Professor of Medical Oncology at the Patan Academy of Health Sciences (PAHS), where he also teaches undergraduate and postgraduate medical students. Dr. Shahi holds an MD in Medical Oncology from Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University, Dhaka, and a Master of Public Health (MPH) from North South University, Dhaka.
Dr. Shahi’s professional career spans both clinical and academic roles. In addition to his position at PAHS, he is the Consultant and Unit Head of Medical Oncology at Norvic International Hospital. His expertise encompasses a wide range of cancers, including breast, lung, and gastrointestinal cancers, with a focus on improving treatment outcomes in South Asia. He has been actively involved in research, particularly related to cancer epidemiology and risk factors, and has published widely in international medical journals.
An active participant in global oncology initiatives, Dr. Shahi is a member of several leading medical societies, including the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) and the European Society of Medical Oncology (ESMO). He is also a mentor in the ASCO Diversity Mentoring Program and contributes to various cancer-related educational programs globally. Dr. Shahi is committed to advancing cancer care in resource-limited settings and improving public health outcomes in Nepal.
Awards and Prizes:
§ Second rate scholarship of Harbin Medical University-2007
§ Second rate Scholarship of Harbin Medical University 2008
§ Three good Student of the year, Harbin Medical University-2008
§ Honorary Medical Officer, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University, Dhaka, Bangladesh, 2013-2014
§ Honorary Medical Officer, Dhaka Medical College, Dhaka University, Dhaka, Bangladesh, 2014-2015
§ International Cancer Foundation Scholarship to attend ESMO Sarcoma and GIST Symposium 2022, 31 January – 2 February.
§ International Cancer Foundation Scholarship to attend European Lung Cancer Congress (ELCC), 30 March – 2 April, 2022.
Publications:
§ Shahi A. 241P Factors associated with delayed presentation of breast cancer among South Asian women (Nepal). Annals of Oncology. 2022 May 1;33:S234.
§ Shahi A. Risk factors of breast cancer among patients from a lower-and middle-income country: A case-control study from Nepal Journal of Clinical Oncology n42, e12502-e 12502 (2024).
§ Shahi A, Koyyala VP, Rathaur ES, Biddut MA, Hossain A, Hasan MK, Alam J, Hossain T, Khatun N. Association between gastric Cancer with behavioral and dietary factors: a Hospital Based Case-Control Study in South Asia. Asian Journal of Oncology. 2021 Dec 1.
§ Haque NB, Shahi A, Islam T, Baki MO. Assessment of Knowledge on Cervical Cancer among Bangladeshi Women: A Hospital Based Cross Sectional Study. J Carcinog Mutagen. 2019;10(341):2.
§ Asaduzzaman M, Zannat IA, Akhtar PS, Shahi A, Sarker F, Islam MR, Ahmed SM, Shakil SS. Relation of Obesity with Breast Cancer among the Patients Attending at National Institute of Cancer Research & Hospital. Mymensingh Medical Journal: MMJ. 2020 Jul 1;29(3):676-83.
§ Banjade UR, Kharel L, Shrestha A, Ranabhat N, Shahi A. Determining the Accuracy of MRI in Evaluation of Infective Vertebral Lesions. Nepalese Journal of Radiology. 2023 Jun 30;13(1):15-20.
§ Parikh PM, Mullapally SK, Hingmire S, Uddin AK, Thinn MM, Shahi A, Tshomo U, Mohan I, Kaur S, Ghadyalpatil N. Cervical cancer in SAARC countries. South Asian journal of cancer. 2023 Jan;12(01):001-8.
§ Shrestha A, Thapa TB, Giri M, Kumar S, Dhobi S, Thapa H, Dhami PP, Shahi A, Ghimire A, Rathaur ES. Knowledge and attitude on prevention of COVID-19 among community health workers in Nepal-a cross-sectional study. BMC public health. 2021 Dec;21:1-3.
§ Principal Author: Stepping out of Nepal Medical Council License Examination(NMCLE)
1st edition 2011, 2nd edition 2013, 3rd edition 2015 (Nirvana Publication House).
§ Principal Author: Helping Hands for hospital patient care. 1st edition 2015, (Nirvana Publication House, Putalisadak, Kathmandu Nepal).
Abstract/ Oral Presentation:
§ "Cervical cancer screening updates" at 18th scientific seminar, Medical Oncology Society of Bangladesh (MOSB) on September, 2017.
§ "Treatment approaches for Metastatic triple negative breast cancer, where are we now & where are we going" at 23rd Scientific Seminar, Medical Oncology Society of Bangladesh (MOSB) on November, 2017.
§ "Lung cancer incidence in never smoker men and women attending NICRH" at Bangladesh International Cancer Congress, Dhaka, Bangladesh on 10-11 November, 2017.
§ "Comparative study of global cancer epidemiology with Bangladesh" at 14th Asia Pacific Oncologists Annual Meeting,Melbourne, Australia on 20-22 November, 2017.
§ "Breast Cancer Screening and Prevention" A Medical Oncologist's Perspective" at 30th scientific seminar, Medical Oncology Society of Bangladesh (MOSB), Dhaka, Bangladesh on 4th June 2018.
§ “Prostate cancer screening &early detection: where do we stand in 2018?" at 32th scientific seminar by Medical Oncology Society of Bangladesh (MOSB), Dhaka, Bangladesh on 13th August 2018.
§ "Assessment of Knowledge on Cervical Cancer among Bangladeshi Women” at 15th Asia Pacific Oncologists Annual Meeting, Tokyo, Japan on 5-6 September 2018.
§ "Factors Associated with delayed presentation in Breast cancer among Bangladeshi women" at Bangladesh International Cancer Congress, Dhaka, Bangladesh on 26-27 October 2018.
§ "Breast Cancer Early Detection and Prevention" at Public Health Foundation Day & International Conference, Dhaka, Bangladesh on 7-9 December 2018.
§ “Association between Stomach Cancer with Behavioral and Dietary factors" at 14th International Conference of Society of Internal Medicine of Nepal (SIMON), Kathmandu, Nepal on 2-4 May 2019.
§ “Breast Cancer Awareness: Prevention and Screening Tips” organized by Rotary Club of Jawalakhel Manjushree and Rotary Club of Jawalakhel, 23 October, 2019.
§ “Immunotherapy for Cancer Treatment: Hope or Hype” at Hotel Radission organized by Society of Internal Medicine of Nepal (SIMON), Kathmandu on 25 January, 2020.
§ “Awareness on Breast and Cervical Cancer” to the residents of Kathmandu Metropolitan City Ward No. 27, Kathmandu Metrpolitan City, Kathmandu, Nepal on 20 August, 2022.
§ “Factors Associated with delayed presentation of Breast Cancer among South Asian Women” at ESMO Breast Cancer Congress, Berlin, Germany, 3-5 May, 2022.
§ “Current Updates and Future Direction in the Management of Colon Cancer” at Hotel Shanker, organized by Society of Internal Medicine of Nepal (SIMON), Kathmandu on 21 January, 2023
§ “Breast Cancer Scenarios in Nepal: Prevention and Treatment” at 4th Global Nepal Health Conference, Sydney, Australia organized by Non-resident Nepali Association (NRNA) Global Health Committee and NCC Australia, 16-18 September, 2022.
§ “Awareness on Cervical Cancer” to the residents of Buddhanilkantha Municipality Ward No. 09, Buddhanilkantha, Kathmandu, Nepal on 01 March, 2023.
§ “Lung tumor: An Oncology Perspective” at Association of Clinical Pathologist of Nepal, Hotel Himalayan, Nepal on 21-22 April, 2023
§ “Oncology in Nepal” at Mass General Brigham, Mass General Cancer Center on 25th May, 2023
§ “Overview of Systemic Treatment for Recurrent Ovarian Cancer” at Dhaka Cancer Summit 2023 organized by Medical Oncology Society of Bangladesh, 8 September, 2023.
§ “Government Schemes; Optimal Oncology Care Strategy for YMOs” (Young Medical Oncologists) on 3rd Indian Cancer Congress, Mumbai, India on 2-5 November, 2023.
§ “Current Guidance on Biomarker Driven Therapeutic Approaches in Gastrointestinal Cancer” at Hotel Malla organized by IIIRD International Conference of Nepalese Association of Surgical Gastroenterology, Kathmandu, Nepal on 23-24 February, 2024.
§ “Cervical Cancer Prevention in Nepal: How important is HPV Vaccination” organized by Senora Toastmasters Club, Kathmandu, Nepal on 25 March, 2024.
§ “Management of Lung Cancer in 2024” at The Everest Hotel by Society of Internal Medicine of Nepal (SIMON), Kathmandu on 19 April, 2024.
§ “Oncology in Nepal: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow” at 28th America Nepal Medical Foundation Annual General Conference, Chicago, Illinosis on 7-9 June, 2024.
