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Dr. Naresh Somani

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Dr. Naresh Somani

Dr. Naresh Somani

QualificationMBBS, MD (Medicine), DM (Medical Oncology)

SpecialitiesMedical Oncology

Experience23 years
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Introduction

Area of Expertise

  • Dr. Somani is the senior-most medical oncologist in Rajasthan, and he is the head of the medical oncology department at HCG Cancer Centre, Jaipur.
  • With more than 23 years’ experience, he is an expert in treating patients with immunotherapy & targeted therapies.
  • His primary areas of interest are cancers of the breast & head and neck region.
  • Dr. Somani also has vast experience in managing leukaemias and lymphomas.

Research & Publications

  • Efficacy of erlotinib as first-line maintenance therapy in patients with locally advanced or metastatic non-small cell lung cancer who have not experienced disease progression or unacceptable toxicity during chemotherapy.
  • The South Asian Journal of Cancer Published Volume 6 Issue,1 January- March 2017
  • Nimotuzumab with Concurrent Chemo-Radiotherapy in Patients with Locally Advanced Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Head and Neck (LASCCHN).
  • Journal of Cancer Therapy, 2015, 6, 356-361 Published Online April 2015.
  • Myelodysplastic Syndromes: A Challenging Disease for Patients and Physicians (JAPI/Feb 2012, VOL. 60)
  • Intravenous aflibercept for treatment of recurrent symptomatic malignant ascites in patients with advanced ovarian cancer: a phase 2, randomised, double-blind, Placebo-controlled study (Published in The Lancet Journal Oncology 2012; 13: 154–62)
  • Sequential therapy (triple drug-based induction chemotherapy followed by concurrent chemoradiotherapy) in locally advanced inoperable head and neck cancer patients – Single institute experience ( Nov 2011)
  • Intravenous Aflibercept in Advanced Ovarian Cancer Patients with Recurrent Symptomatic Malignant Ascites: Key Efficacy and Safety Results of Phase II, Randomised, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study, ESGO2009, V3 (24 June-09).
  • Modified BEACOPP regime as a cost-effective therapy for unfavourable Hodgkin’s disease in underprivileged countries” (Shantanu Sharma, Naresh Somani, S.C. Pande, Nidhi Patni).
  • Presented at 38th Annual Conference of the International Society of Paediatric Oncology (SIOP), Geneva, Switzerland, Sept. 2006 and published in “Pediatric Blood & Cancer” Volume 47, Issue 4, Oct. 1, 2006, PJ.017, ISSN 1545-5009.
  • A pilot study of BEACOPP (Basic & “modified escalated”) chemotherapy with or without involved-field radiotherapy in Hodgkin’s disease: A cost-effective & risk-stratified protocol in Indian context” (Published in Indian Journal of Medical & Paediatric Oncology – ISSN 0971-5851).
  • Activity of specific inhibitor of epidermal growth factor receptor (Gefitinib) in refractory Non-Small-Cell Cancer (NSCLC) – Published in Current Medical Trends – ISSN 0972-3390.
  • Review article: systemic treatment of primary breast cancer JAPI, Vol. No. 49, April 2001 (ISSN-0004-5772).Review article: an overview of the management of primary pulmonary lymphoma, Current Medical Trends (ISSN 0972-3390).  

Medical Breakthrough

  • Rajasthan Medical Council has recognised his extraordinary performance in Medical Oncology, his meritorious and dedicated services and his humanitarian approach in 2017.
  • He was also the recipient of the “Best Oncologist of Jaipur” award based on a Patient Feedback survey by Innate Group of Company in 2014.
  • In 2014, he was honoured with the “ICON of Rajasthan” award by India Today Group.
  • He was also a recipient of other prestigious awards, such as the Young JMA Achievement Award and Young MPS Achievement Award.                           

Awards & Accolades

  • Rajasthan Medical Council has recognised his extraordinary performance in Medical Oncology, his meritorious and dedicated services and his humanitarian approach in 2017.
  • He was also the recipient of the “Best Oncologist of Jaipur” award based on a Patient Feedback survey by Innate Group of Company in 2014. In 2014, he was honoured with the “ICON of Rajasthan” award by India Today Group. He was also a recipient of other prestigious awards, such as the Young JMA Achievement Award and Young MPS Achievement Award.

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