Congratulations to Dr. John Paul Shen: Championing Progress in Appendix Cancer Research

Dr. John Paul Shen

Please join us in celebrating ACPMP Medical Advisory Board member Dr. John Paul Shen, a physician-scientist at MD Anderson Cancer Center, for being recognized by Conquer Cancer, the ASCO Foundation, for his work to improve outcomes for patients with appendix cancer!

His research focuses on developing chemotherapy options designed specifically for appendix cancer, repurposing existing drugs, and addressing the unique challenges of studying rare cancers in a tough funding landscape.

As he puts it:

“I treat a rare cancer that still doesn’t have a single FDA-approved drug… and I see people my age and younger who are dying of this disease every week. It’s why I do this.”

We are proud to have Dr. Shen’s leadership, expertise, and relentless commitment on our Medical Advisory Board as we work toward better treatments for appendix cancer and, one day, a cure.

Thank you, Dr. Shen, for everything you do!

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