Prostate cancer Doctors in Turkey — Page 4

Associate Professor Nail Paksoy is an ESMO-certified medical oncologist specialising in systemic treatments for advanced prostate cancer at Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital.

• Expert in PSMA-based imaging to assess tumour burden and guide targeted treatment for prostate cancer
• Uses PRRT therapy – a targeted radiation treatment that destroys cancer cells with minimal impact on healthy tissue
• Board-certified by the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) in medical oncology
• Subinvestigator for major international clinical trials developing the latest cancer drug protocols

Professor Gul Alco is a leading radiation oncologist at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital, specialising in precisely targeted therapy for prostate cancer.

• Holds a professorship at Istanbul Medipol University, training the next generation of cancer specialists
• Uses intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) to deliver high-dose radiation while protecting healthy surrounding tissue
• Focuses on curative radiotherapeutic approaches for both localised and advanced-stage prostate tumours
• Member of the Turkish Society for Radiation Oncology and diverse international medical organisations

Professor Selami Albayrak is a senior urology specialist at Medipol Mega University Hospital, where he leads the department in managing complex prostate cases.

• Specialises in uro-oncology with a focus on malignant prostate conditions
• Expert in robotic-assisted surgery for precise tumour removal and nerve preservation
• Performs minimally invasive procedures to reduce recovery time and post-operative pain
• Member of the Turkish Association of Urology and the European Association of Urology
• Part of a multidisciplinary team at a major university teaching hospital

Professor Elnur Sahibov is a specialist in radiation oncology at Emsey Hospital, having trained at the prestigious Marmara University Faculty of Medicine.

• Specialises in precise radiation therapy for managing prostate cancer cases
• Completed oncology specialisation at Marmara University Department of Radiation Oncology
• Delivers treatment in English, ensuring clear communication for international patients
• Focuses on targeted radiation to minimise damage to healthy tissue

Professor Ahmet Cag Cal is a leading uro-oncology specialist who completed research at the University of California, Los Angeles and Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center.

• Specialises in managing advanced-stage prostate cancer cases
• Trained at the Mayo Clinic in uro-oncology research
• Former Vice Dean at the Izmir University of Economics Faculty of Medicine
• Member of international urology and molecular genetics research groups
• Performs nerve-sparing surgery to preserve function after tumour removal

Professor Tolga Akman leads the urology department at Medicana Bahcelievler Hospital, where he performs keyhole surgery for prostate and kidney tumours.

• Treats prostate cancer using laparoscopic surgery to reduce scarring and speed up recovery
• Specialises in uro-oncology with a focus on surgical removal of tumours
• Provides nerve-sparing techniques to help preserve sexual and urinary function
• Trained at Istanbul University School of Medicine, a premier medical institution

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.

Prof. Dr. Ali Aydın Yavuz is a radiation oncology professor. He graduated from Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine in 1989. He completed his specialty training in radiation oncology in 1996. He led the Department of Radiation Oncology at Karadeniz Technical University from 1997 to 2006. He served as an associate professor at Karadeniz Technical University and Başkent University from 2004 to 2009. He was Head of Radiation Oncology at Başkent University. He also served as Chief Physician of Başkent University Adana Kışla Campus for three years. He became a professor at Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine in 2009 and remained on the faculty until 2018.

Internationally, he delivered Turkey’s first oral presentations at ASCO in 1999 and at ASTRO in 2000. In 2008 he gained experience at MD Anderson Cancer Center. He has authored many international publications. He now practices at Koru Ankara Hospital. His clinical focus includes lung, head and neck, brain, breast, gastrointestinal, urologic, gynecologic, skin, and soft tissue tumors.

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.

Associate Professor Abdullah Sakin is the former Head of Medical Oncology at Yüzüncü Yıl University. He currently leads the oncology department at Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital.

• Specialises in systemic therapies for advanced-stage prostate cancer cases
• Oversees medical oncology education and training for specialist doctors
• Expert in managing internal medicine complications during cancer treatment
• Member of the Turkish Medical Oncology Association and ESMO

Professor Kayihan Engin is a specialist radiation oncologist who completed a prestigious post-doctoral fellowship in thermoradiotherapy at Thomas Jefferson University in the USA.

• Directs oncological sciences at Medicana Bursa Hospital – leads the team in complex cancer treatment planning
• Former Chairman of Radiation Oncology at Uludağ University – trained upcoming specialists in the field
• Research fellow at the National Cancer Institute (USA) – focused on cancer risks and occupational exposures
• Expert in thermoradiotherapy – uses heat to make radiation more effective against solid tumours