Breast Cancer Doctors in Turkey — Page 3

Dr. Irfan Cicin is a Professor of Medical Oncology at the Trakya University Faculty of Medicine (2015–present). He has over 20 years of medical oncology experience and has held academic roles since 2010.

Education: MD, Istanbul University – Cerrahpaşa (1991–1997). Residency in Internal Medicine, Trakya University (1997–2002). Fellowship in Medical Oncology, Trakya University (2002–2004).

Practice: Medical Oncologist, Trakya University (2005–2008). Medical Oncologist, Elazığ Training and Research Hospital (2008–2010). Associate Professor of Medical Oncology, Trakya University (2010–2015). He previously served as a physician in the Turkish Air Force at Etimesgut Military Hospital (2004–2005).

Assoc. Prof. Ayşe İrem Yasin, M.D., is a medical oncologist who specializes in solid tumors. Her clinical focus includes breast, lung, gastrointestinal, gynecologic, and urologic cancers. She also treats brain and other CNS tumors, soft tissue sarcomas, head and neck cancers, adenocarcinomas, melanoma, Merkel cell carcinoma, and cancers of unknown primary. She practices at Medipol Acıbadem District Hospital (2025–present). She previously worked at Şişli Etfal Training and Research Hospital (2023–2025).

She completed a Medical Oncology fellowship at Bezmialem Vakıf University (2019–2022). This followed an Internal Medicine residency at the same institution (2012–2016). Her international experience includes the Breast Cancer Unit at the University of Piemonte Orientale in Novara (2022). She also trained at Basel University Hospital, Cleveland Clinic, and Harvard Medical School. She holds the ESMO Board Certificate (2022).

Assoc. Prof. Atakan Topçu, M.D., is a medical oncologist at Medipol University and Medipol Acıbadem Regional Hospital. He treats solid tumors, including lung, breast, colorectal, gastric, and neuroendocrine cancers. His work also covers targeted therapies, immunotherapy, geriatric oncology, and cancer-related malnutrition, cachexia, and sarcopenia.

He has authored more than 50 peer-reviewed papers. Recent work includes a 2024 Frontiers in Medicine study on geriatric syndromes and a 2023 Future Oncology paper on sarcopenia and anxiety in lung cancer. He has also published on the CONUT score in breast cancer and on malnutrition in HER2-negative metastatic gastric cancer.

Dr. Topçu serves on the Editorial Board of BMC Cancer. He is a member of the Turkish Society of Medical Oncology, ESMO, and the Turkish Geriatrics Society. Education and training: M.D., Uludağ University; residency in Internal Medicine, Marmara University; fellowship in Medical Oncology, Bezmialem Vakıf University.

Associate Professor Baha Zengel holds a doctorate in basic oncology and performs breast-conserving surgeries at Medicalpoint International Hospital.

• Specialises in oncoplastic breast surgery – removes tumours while prioritising the aesthetic appearance of the breast
• Uses ROLL and SNOLL techniques to precisely locate and remove non-palpable breast lesions
• Performs sentinel lymph node biopsies to check if cancer has spread without removing unnecessary tissue
• Serves as a founding board member of the Basic Oncology Association

Education and Specialization

• 2006: Kocaeli University Faculty of Medicine
• 2014: Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine, Internal Medicine
• 2018: Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine, Medical Oncology

Experience

• 2006 - 2008: Konya Derebucak District Hospital
• 2009 - 2015: Akdeniz University Hospital
• 2015: Antalya Kaş State Hospital
• 2015 - 2016: İnönü University Faculty of Medicine
• 2016 - 2021: Akdeniz University Hospital
• 2021 - 2023: Antalya Training and Research Hospital

Dr Volkan Kinas is a surgical oncology specialist at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals, focusing on the removal of tumours with high precision.

• Specialises in oncological surgery for both early and advanced breast cancer stages
• Performs breast-conserving surgery to remove tumours while sparing healthy tissue
• Expert in thyroid and medical oncology, managing complex cancer cases
• Focuses on surgical techniques designed to reduce recovery times for patients

Dr. Muhammed Mustafa Atci is an Associate Professor of Medical Oncology at İstinye University, Liv Hospital Topkapı (2025–present). He previously served as Associate Professor and Education Coordinator at Prof. Dr. Cemil Taşcıoğlu City Hospital (2023–2025). He was also a Medical Oncologist there (2018–2021).

He has been a member of ASCO and the Turkish Society of Medical Oncology since 2018. He is the author or co-author of 19 peer-reviewed international papers on colon, breast, gastric, pancreatic, lung, thyroid, sarcoma, and colorectal cancers.

Notable works include a multicentre study on stage IIB colon cancer survival (Journal of Chemotherapy). He also studied the De Ritis ratio for lung metastasis in testicular cancer (Current Urology). His prognostic studies used PET/CT, MSI, lymph node ratio, and metabolic tumor volume.

Professor Cagatay Arslan is a senior medical oncologist at Medicalpoint International Hospital who specialises in treating breast cancer and complex internal medicine cases.

• Trained at Hacettepe University Oncology Hospital – one of Turkey's most prestigious medical institutions
• Holds full membership with the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO)
• Manages therapy for broad cancer types including breast and gastrointestinal tumours
• Specialises in medical oncology to provide chemotherapy and targeted drug therapies

Uzm. Dr. Erkan Göcen is a Radiation Oncology Specialist at Çerkezköy Private Optimed Hospital (Optimed Health Group). He graduated from İstanbul University, İstanbul Faculty of Medicine (Çapa) in 2003.

Career: He trained and practiced in Radiation Oncology from 2010 to 2012. He worked in public and private health institutions from 2012 to 2016. He served in the private medical sector as a Radiation Oncology Specialist from 2016 to 2023. He has been at Optimed Hospital since 2024.

Clinical interests: cancers of the brain, head and neck, esophagus, stomach, colorectal, pancreas, prostate, bladder, lung, soft tissues (sarcomas), skin, uterus and cervix, and breast. Affiliations: Turkish Society for Radiation Oncology (TROD) and Tekirdağ Medical Chamber. Languages: English and Turkish.

Associate Professor Serap Kaya provides senior-level oversight for breast cancer care at Emsey Hospital, personally supervising chemotherapy protocols to ensure clinical accuracy.

• Holds a subspecialty qualification in medical oncology from Kocaeli University
• Manages complex drug therapies and systemic treatments for breast cancer
• Serves as a lead medical oncologist at a major JCI-accredited surgical centre
• Completed specialist oncology training at Kartal Dr. Lütfi Kırdar training hospital

Professor Duygu Derin is a leading medical oncologist at Liv Hospital Ulus, recognised across Europe for her expertise in complex cancer care.

• Specialises in medical oncology, including tailored drug therapies for breast cancer management
• Member of the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO)
• Authored over 30 scientific papers on advanced malignancy treatments
• Uses detailed biopsy and medical report reviews to design precise treatment plans
• Promoted to Associate Professor at Istanbul University, a top-tier medical faculty

Professor Senem Karabulut is a leading medical oncologist at Biruni University Hospital who holds a PhD in molecular oncology – giving her deep expertise in the genetic mapping of tumours.

• Specialises in targeted therapies and immunotherapies that use the body's immune system to attack cancer cells
• Qualified by the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) for international excellence in cancer care
• Former full member of the Forensic Medicine 3rd Specialisation Board in medical oncology
• Trained at Istanbul University’s Oncology Institute, one of the region's top cancer research centres

Dr Elnur Sahibov is a specialist medical doctor at Emsey Hospital who focuses on radiation oncology for managing breast cancer cases.

• Trained at Marmara University – a top-tier Turkish medical institution
• Specialises in radiotherapy, using targeted radiation to destroy cancer cells
• Manages patient care under the supervision of a senior Professor
• Works within a multidisciplinary team to coordinate radiation treatment plans
• Offers care tailored to individual patient needs and cancer stages

Associate Professor Murat Ayhan is a leading medical oncologist at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul, where he spearheads international clinical trials for breast cancer care.

• Specialises in triple-negative breast cancer, focusing on survival outcomes and targeted chemotherapy response
• Expert in hormone receptor-positive and HER2-negative cases via molecular oncology research
• Researches neoadjuvant chemotherapy, a treatment used to shrink tumours before surgical removal
• Investigates advanced drug desensitisation to help patients tolerate essential chemotherapy medications

Associate Professor Emrah Eraslan gained deep clinical experience at Turkey's leading specialist centre, the Dr Abdurrahman Yurtaslan Ankara Oncology Education and Research Hospital.

• Treats breast cancer cases using evidence-based medical oncology protocols
• Became an Associate Professor in 2023 following a productive academic career
• Specialised in medical oncology at a dedicated national cancer institute
• Published research on systemic cancer treatments and modern therapies
• Practises at Private Koru Ankara Hospital, a high-standard private medical facility

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