Sangeeta Aggarwal is a champion of Innovation in Breast Cancer Research and Patient Advocacy. Dr. Aggarwal’s path began with rigorous medical training, culminating in a prestigious Hematology-Oncology fellowship at Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York, where she later became an attending physician in the Division of Hematology and Bone Marrow Transplant.
Her early career was marked by academic and clinical leadership, including serving as Assistant Professor of Oncology at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine and Montefiore Hospital & Medical Center from 2002 to 2005.
During these years, Dr. Aggarwal immersed herself in complex hematological malignancies, bone marrow transplants, and intensive medical education—mentoring fellows and guiding cutting-edge clinical care. Her commitment to excellence laid the foundation for what would become a life’s mission: transforming cancer treatment not only through science, but through listening.
Sangeeta Aggarwal: A Pillar at Santa Clara Valley Medical Center
Since October 2005, Dr. Aggarwal has served as Assistant Chief of Hematology and Oncology at the Santa Clara Valley Medical Center in San Jose, California. Over the past decade, she has developed a deep specialization in breast cancer, contributing to clinical trials, mentoring residents, and guiding patients through some of the most challenging moments of their lives.
Her leadership within hospital workflows—including clinics, nursing homes, and multidisciplinary care environments—has made her a trusted voice in patient-centered healthcare delivery.
Bridging Medicine and AI: The Birth of the Voice of Cancer Patients Platform
One of Dr. Aggarwal’s most groundbreaking contributions is her collaboration with her husband, Dr. Alok Aggarwal, CEO of Scry AI, and a dedicated team of researchers to create the Voice of Cancer Patients (VoCP) platform.
Here, her clinical wisdom meets technological power.
What VoCP Does
Using advanced AI, NLP, and machine learning, VoCP analyzes millions of online messages shared by cancer patients and caregivers. Its mission is simple yet transformative:
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Map authentic patient journeys
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Reveal known and lesser-known side effects of cancer treatments
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Understand adherence patterns and emotional experiences
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Highlight unmet needs in supportive care and treatment planning
VoCP transforms unstructured patient conversations into structured, actionable insights—empowering patients, oncologists, researchers, and the larger healthcare community.
Why It Matters
For the first time, the unfiltered voices of real patients are part of scientific discovery. Dr. Aggarwal’s clinical expertise ensures that the platform reflects genuine medical insight while capturing the human reality of cancer—fear, resilience, confusion, hope, and survival.
This work is not just innovative; it is revolutionary.
Sangeeta Aggarwal: Advancing Research That Listens to Patients
Dr. Aggarwal and her team have published over 15 research articles, many showcased at leading conferences such as:
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American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
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San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium
Their studies have reshaped understanding of real-world treatment effects.
Key Research Areas
1. Drug Side Effects Uncovered by AI
VoCP data revealed unexpected patient-reported issues—such as angina episodes linked to Xeloda—providing fresh clinical perspectives for safer treatment management.
2. Supportive Care Insights
Her research highlighted how patients perceive and benefit from complementary therapies like:
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Yoga
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Meditation
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Medical marijuana and its derivatives
These studies bring scientific clarity to supportive care, often overlooked in traditional research.
3. Targeted Therapy Experiences
Her team analyzed patient discussions around advanced therapies such as:
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BTK inhibitors
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Venetoclax
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CDK 4/6 inhibitors (Palbociclib, Ribociclib, Abemaciclib)
This work illuminates real-world challenges like side effects, adherence barriers, and emotional responses—data often missing in clinical trials.
A Leader in the Global Medical Community
Dr. Aggarwal is an active member of esteemed medical organizations, including:
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American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
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American Society of Hematology (ASH)
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American Medical Association (AMA)
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American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin (AAPI)