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Arizona university cancer researcher Rachna Shroff dies of disease she was trying to cure
New York Post • • health
Key Points:
- Rachna Shroff, a University of Arizona cancer researcher specializing in pancreatic and bile duct cancers, died at 47 from terminal adenocarcinoma, the disease she dedicated her career to curing.
- Diagnosed earlier this year, Shroff continued to celebrate personal milestones, including her children's achievements, and launched a Conquer Cancer Young Investigator Award in her name, raising over $1.35 million for cancer research.
- Shroff held significant roles in cancer research, including Associate Director of Clinical Research at the University of Arizona Cancer Center, and previously worked at MD Anderson Cancer Center; she authored more than 80 publications.
- Known for her resilience and positivity, she lived by the motto "If you can’t find the sunshine, be the sunshine," inspiring colleagues and patients even during her illness.
- Tributes from peers highlight her brilliance, dedication to vulnerable patients, and lasting impact on cancer research and the medical community.
