ABOUT Dr. Bijesh Raj Ghimire
Medical Director & Senior Consultant Medical Oncologist
MBBS, MD, Fellow (NMC Regd.3022)
Medical Director, Senior Consultant, Department of Medical Oncology
Special Interest
Breast, Lung, Gastro-Intestine, Head & Neck Cancers, Gyanecological cancers
About
Dr Ghimire earned his MBBS from BVU (Binoba Vhabe University), India, and MD in Medical Oncology from Sun Yat-Sen University, China and carries an experience of more than 15 years in Medical Oncology. He has done a fellowship in Medical Oncology from Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute and Research Center (RGCIRC), New Delhi, India and National Cancer Institute (NCI), Bethesda, USA.
He is a recipient of International Development and Education Award 2009 (IDEA) at Orlando and International Development and Education Award in Palliative Care 2011, (IDEA-PC) at Chicago from American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO). He was also recognized as Global Cancer Ambassador from Nepal in 2011 by American Cancer Society (ACS) to raise cancer voice to put forward specific requests for the UN High-Level Meeting on non-communicable diseases (NCDs) at United Nations.
In his 20 years of clinical practice, he had been affiliated with many medical institutions like Om Hospital and Research Center, Teaching hospital Maharajgunj, Bhaktapur Cancer Hospital, Sarvanga Hospital, Norvic International Hospital and Medical College. As a part of his dream to establish International Standard Cancer Hospital in Nepal for Nepalese cancer patients, he co-founded Nepal Cancer Hospital and Research Center (NCHRC) with Dr Sudip Shrestha. He is currently one of the Board of Directors of NCHRC since 2011. He is co-founder & Vice president of Nepal Cancer Support Group (NCSG), an NGO dedicated in cancer awarness , support and advocacy.
Publication
- End-of-life wishes of patients with cancer: Results of study from a private hospital in Kathmandu, Nepal.
Bijesh Raj Ghimire
Abstract accepted for publication, Permanent Abstract ID: e19711. 2011Annual Meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO), Chicago, USA
Ghimire B, Zhang L, Zhao C, Hong MH, Liu Q, Zhang Y, Guo Y, Huang YJ, Guan ZZ.
BMC Cancer. 2010 Oct 15;10:558
PMID: 20950416
- Effects of zoledronic acid (ZOL) on proliferation of nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) cell lines and synergistic effects of ZOL and cisplatin on NPC cell lines
Bijesh Raj Ghimire
Abstract accepted for publication, Abstract Number: 30254, Permanent Abstract ID: e13536. 2009 Annual Meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO), Orlando, USA
- The role of Concurrent Chemo-radiation to Radiotherapy alone in the Treatment of Locally Advanced Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma: A Meta- analysis of the Phase III Randomized Trials.
Bijesh Raj Ghimire, Lin Li Ping, Guo Ying, Zhang Li
Journal of Evidence Based Medicine 2007 [4], 158-166
Poster Presentation:
- Presented Poster and attended 2010 Global Summit on International Breast Health: Optimizing Healthcare Delivery June 9 – 11, 2010, at the Sheraton Chicago Hotel & Towers in Chicago, USA organized by The Breast Health Global Initiative (BHGI).
Poster Title: Retrospective study of Breast Cancer Patients at Private Hospital in Nepal: Good outcome despite limited resources and challenges
Ghimire BR, Rai R, Shrestha S.
Oral Presentation:
1.Retrospective Study of Ovarian Cancer Patients: Seven years experience of a private hospital in Kathmandu, Nepal
Bijesh Raj Ghimire, Rajan Rai, Sudip Shrestha
2nd National Oncology Conference and Multidisciplinary Cancer Management Course by ASCO, 5-7 March 2010, Hotel Soaltee Crown Plaza, Kathmandu, Nepal
(Received Best Paper Award for this presentation)
2.Cancer Profile of the patients attending OPD of Om Cancer Care Centre of Om Hospital and Research Centre from February 2003 to October 2008: Retrospective study from private hospital in Kathmandu, Nepal
Bijesh Raj Ghimire, Sudip Shrestha
2nd National Oncology Conference and Multidisciplinary Cancer Management Course by ASCO, 5-7 March 2010, Hotel Soaltee Crown Plaza, Kathmandu, Nepal
3.Retrospective study of New Lung Cancer patients attending Om Cancer Care Centre of Om Hospital and Research Center, Kathmandu, Nepal from January to December 2013
Bijesh Raj Ghimire
8th UAE Cancer Congress Oct 30 to Nov 2, 2014, Hotel Grand Hyatt, Dubai, UAE
4.Nepal Cancer Support Group: Working together to make a difference in cancer Care in Nepal.
Bijesh Raj Ghimire
Asia Cancer Care and Support Group Summit, Moung Thanh Luxury Hotel, Nha Trang, Vietnam 14-15 November 2015
Professional Membership
International
1.Executive Council Member, Asian Oncology Society (ACOS)
2.Active Member, American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
3.Full Member, European Society of Medical Oncology (ESMO)
4.Member, International Association for Hospice and Palliative Care (IAHPC)
5.Member, Asia Pacific Hospice Palliative Care Network (APHN)
National
1.Co-founder and Vice President, Nepal Cancer Support Group (NCSG)
2.Life Member, SAARC Federation of Oncologist – Nepal Chapter (SFO-N)
3.Life Member, Nepal Oncological Society (NEONS)
4.Life Member, Nepal Cancer Relief Society (NCRS)
5.Life Member, Nepal Medical Association (NMA)
