Title: Paul F. Engstrom receives the American Cancer Society's distinguished Service Award
Abstract:Paul F. Engstrom, MD, senior vice president of extramural research programs at Fox Chase Cancer Center and medical director of Fox Chase Cancer Center Partners, has been honored by the American Cancer...Paul F. Engstrom, MD, senior vice president of extramural research programs at Fox Chase Cancer Center and medical director of Fox Chase Cancer Center Partners, has been honored by the American Cancer Society with the organization's Distinguished Service Award. He received the award earlier this November in Los Angeles during the annual meeting of the American Cancer Society.Engstrom is an expert in treating gastrointestinal cancers. Through his work, he has helped further understanding of the risk factors, prevention, treatment, and survival of various cancers. The Distinguished Service Award recognizes his major and unique contributions to cancer control through clinical practice, education, and administration. He is also being honored for his ongoing work to fight the disease through numerous appointments, organizations, and volunteer roles.In addition to his duties at Fox Chase, Engstrom serves as chair of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) Colorectal-Anal Cancer Guidelines Panel, and is a member of the NCCN Neuroendocrine Malignancy Panel and Senior Adult Oncology Task Force. He also serves as the director of the Fox Chase Early Detection Research Network Clinical Epidemiology and Validation Center Program.A graduate of the University of Minnesota Medical School, Engstrom completed an internship and medical residency at the University of Minneapolis Hospitals, where he was also a public health service trainee in medical oncology. He is board certified in internal medicine and medical oncology by the American Board of Internal Medicine.Read More