Janice Shen, Memorial Sloan Kettering breast oncologist

Janice Shen, MD

Breast Medical Oncologist

Areas of Expertise

Conditions I Treat

  • Breast cancers and conditions
  • HER2-positive breast cancer

My Specialties

  • Targeted therapy
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Dr. Shen's Office Information
Languages: English & Chinese
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Get to Know Me

*Chinese-speaking patients, please note that Dr. Shen speaks Shanghainese (Shanghai dialect).*

As a board-certified breast medical oncologist at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) Commack, I work collaboratively with a team of surgical and radiation oncologists, as well as specialists in supportive services, to develop comprehensive care plans and individualized treatment regimens tailored to each patient’s needs. 

As someone with a family history of breast cancer, I have a deep appreciation for the challenging mental, physical, and emotional journey that comes with a cancer diagnosis. I know that a cancer diagnosis is life-changing, and I hope to use my personal experience with it to serve as an empathetic light, guiding my patients through difficult times. To that end, I approach every patient that I encounter with compassion and great care. It is a privilege to witness the strength and resilience of my patients and their families; the most gratifying aspect of my work as a breast medical oncologist is having the opportunity to make a difference in their lives.

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I am particularly interested in the treatment and management of HER2-positive breast cancers. The advent of many new drug developments in this space, especially targeted therapies, has made treatment options for patients with this disease wider and more robust. When I see patients with HER2-positive disease, I help them to navigate the different treatment options available, including cutting-edge clinical trials available at MSK. I am very fortunate to be practicing medicine during a time when pharmacologic advancement and new technologies are fast evolving, both positively impacting our patients’ quality of life and prolonging overall survival.

Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my family, hiking, crocheting, and traveling the world. I not only fiercely advocate for my patients, but also for physician wellness and curbing burnout in the medical field.

What I Do at MSK

I'm a breast medical oncologist, which is a cancer doctor who specializes in breast cancer.

  • Assistant Attending Physician
Areas of Expertise

Conditions I Treat

  • Breast cancers and conditions
  • HER2-positive breast cancer

My Specialties

  • Targeted therapy
Education & Honors

Education

  • MD, SUNY Downstate Medical Center

Residencies

  • Internal Medicine - Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell Health at NS/LIJ

Fellowships

  • Medical Oncology/Hematology - Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell at NS/LIJ

Board Certifications

  • Internal Medicine, Medical Oncology

Awards and Honors

  • Gold Humanism Honor Society (2015)

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Contact and Location

Dr. Shen sees patients at one location.

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Commack, NY
Memorial Sloan Kettering Commack Nonna’s Garden Foundation Center
650 Commack Road Commack NY 11725
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Memorial Sloan Kettering's doctors and scientists are constantly developing new treatments for cancer. MSK is typically running hundreds of clinical trials at a given time.

You may be able to participate in a clinical trial even if you are new to MSK. Search our online directory to find trial information and see more about who can participate.

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Research and Publications

Publications on PubMed

Visit PubMed for a full listing of Dr. Shen’s journal articles. Pubmed is an online index of research papers and other articles from the US National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health.

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Disclosures

Doctors and faculty members often work with pharmaceutical, device, biotechnology, and life sciences companies, and other organizations outside of MSK, to find safe and effective cancer treatments, to improve patient care, and to educate the health care community.

MSK requires doctors and faculty members to report (“disclose”) the relationships and financial interests they have with external entities. As a commitment to transparency with our community, we make that information available to the public.

Janice Shen discloses the following relationships and financial interests:

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