Indian-American cancer researcher dies at 47 after battling the disease she spent her career fighting
Dr Rachna Shroff, an Indian-American cancer researcher and associate director of the University of Arizona Cancer Centre, has died at age 47. She was a leading expert in gastrointestinal cancers who was diagnosed with advanced adenocarcinoma in May. Shroff continued her work after her diagnosis, establishing an endowed award that raised over $1.35 million for future cancer research initiatives.
Source: Indian-American cancer researcher dies at 47 after battling the disease she spent her career fighting — Gulf News
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