Nasopharyngeal cancer Doctors in Istanbul, Turkey — Page 2

Associate Professor Nail Paksoy is an ESMO-certified medical oncologist specialising in comprehensive cancer care and innovative drug therapies.

• Board-certified by the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) in Paris
• Experienced subinvestigator in international clinical trials for immunotherapy and targeted agents
• Uses PRRT therapy – targeted radiation that destroys neuroendocrine tumour cells with precision
• Serves as Associate Professor at Medipol University, leading the next generation of oncologists
• Published over 40 research papers on treatment efficacy and patient survival outcomes

Dr Elnur Sahibov specialises in radiation oncology at Emsey Hospital, having completed his medical training at the prestigious Marmara University.

• Trained at Marmara University Faculty of Medicine – one of Turkey's leading medical research institutions
• Focuses on radiation therapy for head and neck tumours
• Expertise in targetted radiation protocols to treat nasopharyngeal cases
• Completed specialist registrar training in the Department of Radiation Oncology

Dr. Atakan Topcu is a medical oncologist at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in treating solid tumors including lung, breast, and colorectal cancers. Dr. Topcu is an Associate Professor with over 50 peer-reviewed scientific publications. He sits on the Editorial Board of the medical journal BMC Cancer.

• Expertise in immunotherapy, targeted therapies, and geriatric oncology care.
• Treats cancer-related malnutrition, cachexia, and sarcopenia.
• Maintains active membership in the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO).
• Works at a JCI-accredited hospital specializing in advanced oncology treatments.

Associate Professor Abdullah Sakin is the former Head of Medical Oncology at Yüzüncü Yıl University, where he led the department in managing complex cancer cases.

• Specialises in medical oncology at Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital
• Clinical background includes senior roles at major Turkish training and research hospitals
• Expertise in managing systemic treatments for cancers of the head and neck
• Experienced in coordinating multidisciplinary care in large-scale university settings
• Focuses on tailoring chemotherapy and targeted medicine protocols to patient needs