Breast cancer Doctors in Turkey — Page 4

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

• Specialises in medical oncology for both early and advanced breast cancer stages
• Awarded the TUBITAK Incentive Award for her contributions to cancer research
• Member of the European Society of Medical Oncology (ESMO)
• Member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
• Subspecialised in medical oncology at the Istanbul University Oncology Institute

Professor Ersin Ozturk is a senior surgical oncologist at Medicana Bursa Hospital, specialising in complex tumour removals and laparoscopic techniques.

• Holds a PhD in physiology, providing deep insight into post-surgical recovery
• Completed a research fellowship at the prestigious Cleveland Clinic Foundation in the USA
• Specialises in surgical oncology, focusing on the precise removal of cancerous tissues
• Uses laparoscopic surgery – a minimally invasive approach resulting in smaller scars and less pain
• Former Head of General Surgery at KTO Karatay University School of Medicine

Associate Professor Ugur Ekici leads the surgical oncology efforts at Medicana Bahcelievler Hospital, bringing senior academic expertise to breast cancer cases.

• Specialises in oncological surgery for complex breast tumours
• Uses laparoscopic techniques – minimally invasive methods that aim for smaller scars and faster healing
• Published extensive research in international peer-reviewed medical journals
• Trained at Sisli Etfal Hospital General Surgery Clinic
• Focuses on precise surgical margins to improve patient recovery outcomes

Professor Engin is a specialist radiation oncologist who completed a post-doctoral fellowship at Thomas Jefferson University in the United States. He currently serves as the Director of Oncological Sciences at Medicana Bursa Hospital.

• Specialises in thermoradiotherapy – uses heat to make cancer cells more sensitive to radiation treatment
• Former Chairman of Radiation Oncology at Uludağ University Medical College – a major Turkish teaching hospital
• Research scholar at the National Cancer Institute (NCI) in the US, focusing on cancer risks
• Member of the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO)
• Published academic research on combined heat and radiation therapies for tumours