Leiomyosarkoma Doctors in Turkey — Page 2

Dr. Irfan Cicin is a Professor of Medical Oncology at İstinye University Liv Hospital Topkapı. He specializes in treating complex cancers, including glioblastoma, lung cancer, and pancreatic tumors. He serves as a professor at the Trakya University Faculty of Medicine. Dr. Cicin previously served as a physician in the Turkish Air Force.

• Performs systemic therapies such as immunotherapy, chemotherapy, and hormone therapy.
• Treats a wide range of conditions including gynecologic, orthopedic, and neuro-oncology cases.
• Expert in HIPEC and chemoembolization for liver and abdominal malignancies.
• Works at a 300-bed university hospital with 33 medical departments.

Associate Professor Nail Paksoy is a highly regarded medical oncologist specialising in complex sarcomas at Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital.

• Holds European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) Board Certification, a mark of top-tier professional standards
• Specialises in managing leiomyosarcoma and other soft tissue sarcomas using the latest systemic therapy protocols
• Expert in salvage therapy for pretreated metastatic sarcoma cases to improve patient outcomes
• Served as a subinvestigator in multiple international clinical trials for targeted cancer therapies
• Extensively published in medical journals on sarcoma treatments and chemotherapy desensitisation protocols

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.

Professor Turkan Ozturk Topcu is an expert medical oncologist at Biruni University Hospital with international training from the world-leading MD Anderson Cancer Center.

• Specialises in managing sarcomas and gynaecological cancers including uterine leiomyosarcoma
• Completed a clinical residency in medical oncology at Karadeniz Technical University
• Trained at the Sunnybrook Odette Cancer Centre in Canada specialising in complex cases
• Active member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
• Registered with the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) for evidence-based care

Professor Elnur Sahibov is a lead specialist at Emsey Hospital, having completed his radiation oncology training at the prestigious Marmara University Faculty of Medicine.

• Specialises in precise radiation therapy for soft tissue sarcomas like leiomyosarcoma
• Trained at Marmara University – one of Turkey's top medical institutions
• Focuses on using targeted radiation to shrink tumours and prevent recurrence
• Delivers care in English, making it easier for Australian patients to communicate

Associate Professor Ugur Ekici leads the surgical oncology efforts at Medicana Bahcelievler Hospital, focusing on complex cancer resections.

• Specialises in laparoscopic surgery – uses small incisions for faster recovery and less post-operative pain
• Focuses on abdominal cancer surgery including soft tissue tumours like leiomyosarcoma
• Trained at Sisli Etfal Hospital – a major Turkish surgical training centre
• Contributes to global oncology research with articles in international refereed journals

Associate Professor Emrah Eraslan brings high-level expertise to Private Koru Ankara Hospital, having previously served as a chief physician and medical oncology specialist within Turkey's public health system.

• Specialises in managing complex soft-tissue malignancies like leiomyosarcomas
• Trained at the Abdurrahman Yurtaslan Ankara Oncology Hospital
• Active in clinical research with numerous publications in oncology
• Expert in systemic therapies for gynaecological and gastrointestinal cancers
• Focuses on personalised treatment plans for advanced-stage solid tumours

Professor Engin is a pioneer in thermoradiotherapy who completed a prestigious post-doctoral fellowship at Thomas Jefferson University in the United States.

• Specialises in combined heat and radiation treatments for soft tissue tumours like leiomyosarcoma
• Former Coordinator of Oncological Sciences at the Johns Hopkins-affiliated Anadolu Medical Center
• Awarded a research scholarship by the American National Cancer Institute (NCI)
• Serves as the Director of Oncological Sciences at Medicana Bursa Hospital
• Previously chaired the Department of Radiation Oncology at Uludağ University

Professor Ersin Ozturk is a surgical oncology specialist at Medicana Bursa Hospital with a doctorate in physiology and high-level training from the American Cleveland Clinic.

• Specialises in surgical oncology for complex soft tissue tumours and gastrointestinal cancers
• Completed a research fellowship in colorectal surgery at the Cleveland Clinic in the USA
• Holds a PhD in physiology which provides deeper insight into surgical recovery and body function
• Performs laparoscopic surgery using small incisions to reduce post-operative pain and hospital stays
• Former Associate Professor at Uludag University School of Medicine