Dr. Minish Jain

Dr Minish Jain is a Director of Medical Oncology in Pune with 36 years of experience in the treatment of solid tumours, haematological malignancies, and blood cancers through chemotherapy, targeted therapy, immunotherapy, and precision medicine.

He holds a Fellowship in Medical Oncology from P D Hinduja Hospital and Research Centre, Mumbai and a John E Lawrence Foundation Research Fellowship in Oncology from Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, USA, making him one of Pune's most internationally trained medical oncologists.

Patients seeking expert cancer treatment in Pune, trusted immunotherapy in Sassoon Road, or advanced targeted therapy in Wanowrie will find Dr Jain practising across multiple locations in Pune.

He is one of the pioneers of immunotherapy and dendritic cell therapy in Pune and is the recipient of the Navbharat Medical Award for Best Oncologist. He has participated in Phase I to Phase IV clinical trials and has published peer-reviewed research in national and international oncology journals.

He consults in English, Hindi, and Marathi, ensuring clear communication for patients from across Maharashtra.

Specialty Areas and Treatments

Dr Minish Jain delivers comprehensive medical oncology care through evidence-based, precision-guided, and patient-centred treatment approaches across solid tumours and haematological malignancies.

Treatment Modalities

• Chemotherapy intravenous and oral regimens across all cancer types
• Targeted Therapy EGFR, HER2, ALK, BRAF, VEGF inhibitors and tyrosine kinase inhibitors
• Immunotherapy and Checkpoint Inhibitors PD-1, PD-L1, and CTLA-4 directed agents
• Dendritic Cell Therapy one of Pune's pioneers in immunological cancer treatment
• Hormone Therapy for breast, prostate, and endometrial cancer
• Antibody Drug Conjugates (ADCs) for advanced solid tumours
• Bone-Modifying Agents bisphosphonates and denosumab for bone metastases
• Metronomic Chemotherapy low-dose continuous oral protocols
• HIPEC Coordination for peritoneal malignancies

Gynaecological Cancers in Pune

Dr Jain manages all major gynaecological malignancies through systemic and precision-guided approaches:

• Ovarian Cancer carboplatin, paclitaxel, bevacizumab, PARP inhibitors
• Cervical Cancer cisplatin-based regimens and immunotherapy
• Endometrial Cancer systemic hormonal and cytotoxic management
• Vulvar and Vaginal Cancer systemic management

Gastrointestinal and Hepatobiliary Cancers in Sassoon Road

• Colorectal Cancer FOLFOX, FOLFIRI, bevacizumab, cetuximab
• Gastric Cancer chemotherapy and targeted therapy
• Pancreatic Cancer gemcitabine-based systemic management
• Liver Cancer sorafenib and immunotherapy
• Gallbladder and Cholangiocarcinoma platinum-based regimens
• Oesophageal Cancer chemotherapy and targeted therapy

Breast Cancer in Pune

• HER2 Positive Breast Cancer trastuzumab, pertuzumab, and T-DM1 regimens
• Triple Negative Breast Cancer chemotherapy and immunotherapy
• Hormone Receptor Positive Breast Cancer CDK 4/6 inhibitors and endocrine therapy
• Metastatic Breast Cancer systemic management including ADC-based regimens
• Neoadjuvant and Adjuvant Chemotherapy for early breast cancer

Lung Cancer in Wanowrie

• EGFR, ALK, ROS1 Mutated NSCLC targeted therapy
• Immunotherapy for Lung Cancer PD-L1 directed agents
• Small Cell Lung Cancer chemotherapy and immunotherapy
• Stage III and IV NSCLC systemic and palliative management

Head and Neck Cancer in Pune

• Oral Cavity and Oropharyngeal Cancer chemotherapy and immunotherapy
• Laryngeal and Hypopharyngeal Cancer systemic management
• Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma chemotherapy and immunotherapy
• Thyroid Cancer systemic management for advanced cases

Genitourinary Cancers in Mukund Nagar

• Prostate Cancer hormone therapy, chemotherapy, and novel agents
• Kidney Cancer targeted therapy and immunotherapy
• Bladder Cancer chemotherapy and immunotherapy
• Testicular Cancer BEP and salvage regimens

Haematological Malignancies in Gultekadi

• Lymphoma Hodgkin and Non-Hodgkin, standard and novel regimens
• Leukaemia AML, ALL, CML, CLL management
• Multiple Myeloma proteasome inhibitors and immunomodulatory agents
• Coordination of Stem Cell Transplantation for eligible patients

Qualifications

• MBBS from B J Medical College, Pune (1990)
• MD Internal Medicine from Poona University, Pune (1994)
• Fellowship in Medical Oncology, P D Hinduja Hospital and Research Centre, Mumbai (April 1994 to March 1997)
• John E Lawrence Foundation Research Fellowship in Oncology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, USA (1998)

His Fellowship in Medical Oncology from P D Hinduja Hospital and Research Centre, Mumbai reflects dedicated subspecialty oncology training at one of western India's most respected tertiary care hospitals with a strong tradition of cancer research and clinical excellence.

Awards and Recognitions

• Navbharat Medical Award for Best Oncologist
• John E Lawrence Foundation Fellowship, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, USA

Milestones and Clinical Achievements

• Over 36 years of medical oncology practice across Pune, establishing him as one of the city's most senior and experienced oncologists
• Director of Medical Oncology, Ruby Hall Clinic, Sassoon Road, one of Pune's most respected comprehensive cancer programmes
• One of Pune's pioneers in immunotherapy and dendritic cell therapy in clinical oncology practice
• Active participation in Phase I to Phase IV clinical trials across solid tumour and haematological oncology
• Published peer-reviewed research in national and international oncology journals
• Speaker at ASCO, ESMO, ISMPO, and ICON scientific meetings on oncology advances
• Active mentor for medical oncology residents and DM trainees in Pune

Research and Publications

Dr Minish Jain has published peer-reviewed research in indexed national and international oncology journals and has contributed as a named investigator in multiple Phase III randomised controlled trials:

• Comparison of Efficacy and Safety of Lupin's Pegfilgrastim with Neulastim as an Adjunct to Chemotherapy in Patients with Non-Myeloid Malignancies: A Randomised Phase III Clinical Study, Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research, 2022
• Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone Agonists in Prostate Cancer: A Comparative Review of Efficacy and Safety, Indian Journal of Cancer, 59 (Suppl 1): S142 to S159, March 2022
• Postoperative Adjuvant Lapatinib and Concurrent Chemoradiotherapy Followed by Maintenance Lapatinib Monotherapy in High-Risk Patients with Resected Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Head and Neck: A Phase III Randomized Double-Blind Placebo-Controlled Study, Journal of Clinical Oncology, 2015, 33(35): 4202 to 4209
• Afatinib beyond Progression in Patients with Non-Small-Cell Lung Cancer Following Chemotherapy, Erlotinib/Gefitinib and Afatinib: Phase III Randomized LUX-Lung 5 Trial, Annals of Oncology, 2016, 27(3): 417 to 423

Professional Memberships

• Indian Society of Medical and Paediatric Oncology (ISMPO)
• Indian Cooperative Oncology Network (ICON)
• American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
• Indian Medical Association (IMA)
• Association of Physicians of India (API)

Hospital Affiliations in Pune

Current Practice

• Ruby Hall Clinic, Sassoon Road, Pune as Director, Medical Oncology
• Ruby Hall Clinic, Wanowrie, Pune as Consultant Medical Oncology
• Noble Hospital and Research Centre, Hadapsar, Pune as Head of Department
• Inamdar Multispeciality Hospital, Wanowrie, Pune as Consultant Medical Oncology
• Ranka Hospital, Mukund Nagar, Pune as Consultant Medical Oncology
• Prolife Cancer Centre and Research Institute, Gultekadi, Pune as Consultant Medical Oncology

Past Experience

• P D Hinduja Hospital and Research Centre, Mumbai as Fellow in Medical Oncology (April 1994 to March 1997)
• Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, USA as John E Lawrence Foundation Research Fellow in Oncology (1998)
• KEM Hospital, Pune as Consultant Medical Oncology

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