Faculty & Staff
Shashank K M
MSW., B.Sc.
Research Scholar and Medico Social Worker, Division of Mental Health and Neurosciences
Languages
English, Hindi, Kannada, Tamil, Malayalam
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Shashank K M is a Medico Social Worker and Doctoral Research Scholar, Division of Mental Health and Neurosciences, currently working with the Hospital Based Cancer Registry under the National Cancer Registry Programme of ICMR–NCDIR at SJNAHS, where he is involved in the reporting of cancer patients from SJMCH. His research work focuses on psychosocial oncology and oncology social work practice, with particular emphasis on delayed health-seeking behavior among breast cancer patients. His research interests include interventions for early detection of breast cancer, strengthening cancer awareness, circulating tumor cells and patient reported outcome measures in cancer care. He is particularly interested in mixed-methods research, implementation, and evaluation of problem-solving interventions in oncology settings.
Qualification/ Education
- Master of Social Work (Medical and Psychiatry), St. Philomena College (Autonomous), Puttur, Centre for PG Studies and Research, Mangalore University,2023
- Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics, St. Philomena College (Autonomous), Puttur, Mangalore University,2020
Experience
Medico Social Worker “Hospital Based Cancer Registries in Sources of Registration of already existing PBCR in Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi, Mumbai and Kolkata” and “A study on patterns of care and survival of Head and Neck, Breast and Cervical Cancers in India under the Hospital Based Cancer Registries of National Cancer Registry Programme” St. John's National Academy of Health Sciences, 2023 -Present
Ongoing Research Study
Co- Principal Investigator in" Circulating Tumor Cells as Biomarker for Monitoring Treatment Response After Surgery in Early Breast Cancer Patients -Towards Improving Patient Well Being" and “Patient-Reported Satisfaction, Psychosocial Adjustment, and Physical Recovery following Minimally Invasive Breast Surgery: A Cross-Sectional Study”. 2025 -Present
Areas of interest
- Psychosocial Oncology
- Oncology Social Work Practice
- Early Detection of Breast Cancer and Breast Cancer Awareness
- Oral Cancer Awareness
- Advocacy and Breast Self-Examination
- Circulating Tumor Cells and Patient-Reported Outcome Measures
Field of Expertise
- Data Abstraction and Cancer Registry Reporting
- Measurement and Interpretation of Patient Reported Outcome Measures (PROMs)
- Psychosocial Assessment in Oncology Settings
- Breast Cancer Awareness and Early Detection Advocacy
Fellowship & Membership
UGC NET
Medico Social Worker “Hospital Based Cancer Registries in Sources of Registration of already existing PBCR in Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi, Mumbai and Kolkata” and “A study on patterns of care and survival of Head and Neck, Breast and Cervical Cancers in India under the Hospital Based Cancer Registries of National Cancer Registry Programme” St. John's National Academy of Health Sciences, 2023 -Present
Ongoing Research Study
Co- Principal Investigator in" Circulating Tumor Cells as Biomarker for Monitoring Treatment Response After Surgery in Early Breast Cancer Patients -Towards Improving Patient Well Being" and “Patient-Reported Satisfaction, Psychosocial Adjustment, and Physical Recovery following Minimally Invasive Breast Surgery: A Cross-Sectional Study”. 2025 -Present
- Psychosocial Oncology
- Oncology Social Work Practice
- Early Detection of Breast Cancer and Breast Cancer Awareness
- Oral Cancer Awareness
- Advocacy and Breast Self-Examination
- Circulating Tumor Cells and Patient-Reported Outcome Measures
No groups and associations specified.
No project details available.
Association of Circulating Tumor Cell Dynamics in Pre and Post-Surgical Breast Cancer Patients
Dr Rakesh Ramesh ,K.M. Shashank, Madhumathy Nair , Miss Gargi Giri , Mr Shubham Kapse ,Miss Manaswi Chaudhari ,Mrs Sreeja Jayant ,DrGourishankar Alan, Dr. Sanjeev Kumar Shangary ,Dr. Jayant Khandare 5th Annual Research Day – St. John’s National Academy of Health Sciences, Bengaluru.
Presented a research poster titled “Participation of Male Respondents in Breast Cancer Awareness Program- An Experience of Tertiary Care Hospital”