Lung cancer Doctors in Istanbul, Turkey — Page 3

Professor Senem Karabulut holds a PhD in molecular oncology, allowing her to target lung cancer at a genetic level using the latest systemic therapies.

• Specialises in immunotherapy and targeted treatments that attack cancer cells specifically while sparing healthy tissue
• Ranked 14th in Turkey for her medical subspecialty examination and holds ESMO board certification
• Manages complex lung cancer cases at Biruni University Hospital using personalised molecular protocols
• Served as a full member of the Forensic Medicine Specialisation Board for medical oncology

Professor Didem Karacetin is the Head of Radiation Oncology at Biruni University Hospital and completed specialist residency training at the world-leading Princess Margaret Hospital in Toronto.

• Treats lung cancer using targeted radiation to destroy tumours while sparing healthy tissue
• Uses brachytherapy for internal radiation delivery to treat complex thoracic and gynaecological cases
• Holds a phytotherapy qualification to support patient care with plant-based medicinal evidence
• Serves as a Professor at Health Sciences University Istanbul, training future radiation specialists

Prof. Dr. Gül Alço is a radiation oncologist with about 27 years of experience. She treats breast, lung, prostate, gastrointestinal, gynecologic, central nervous system, head and neck, soft tissue, and bone cancers with radiotherapy.

Her expertise includes adaptive radiotherapy and radiosurgery. She uses advanced radiation techniques to provide personalized, evidence-based care in a multidisciplinary, patient-centered setting.

Prof. Dr. Abdullah Sakin is a professor of medical oncology. He treats solid tumors, including lung, breast, gastrointestinal, genitourinary, gynecologic, head and neck cancers, and melanoma.

He delivers personalized, evidence-based care. His treatments include chemotherapy, targeted therapy, immunotherapy, hormone therapy, and precision oncology. He has authored more than 200 scientific publications and takes part in international clinical research. This work advances patient-centered cancer care.

Professor Gunluoglu is a senior thoracic surgeon at Medipol Mega University Hospital, where he provides specialised surgical reviews for complex respiratory cases.

• Specialises in thoracic surgery focusing on surgical interventions for the chest and lungs
• Provides expert second medical opinions for complex treatment planning
• Member of the Thoracic Surgery Department at a major university teaching hospital
• Collaborates with multidisciplinary oncology teams to refine patient care pathways

Professor Didem Tastekin is a multi-award-winning oncologist who was named 'Best Researcher of the Year' at the Istanbul University Oncology Institute.

• Specialises in medical oncology for lung cancer using immunotherapy and targeted treatments
• Holds a TUBITAK Incentive Award for her contributions to clinical cancer research
• Former Associate Professor at the Istanbul University Oncology Institute – a premier cancer centre
• Member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
• Full Professor at Biruni University Hospital teaching the next generation of specialists

Associate Professor Abdullah Sakin is a leading medical oncologist at Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital who has chaired major university oncology departments.

• Former Head of Medical Oncology at Yüzüncü Yıl University Faculty of Medicine
• Specialises in medical oncology for managing lung cancer using drug-based therapies
• Served as an Education Officer at Prof Dr Cemil Taşçıoğlu City Hospital
• Fellow of the Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital in medical oncology
• Expert in coordinating multidisciplinary care for patients with solid tumours