Stomach cancer stage 2 Doctors in Turkey — Page 2

Dr Saban Sec serves as a national representative for the Turkish Medical Oncology Association, leading the way in modern drug therapies for gastrointestinal malignancies.

• Specialises in gastric cancer management using perioperative FLOT chemotherapy protocols
• Research focus on HER2-positive stomach cancer and targeted immunotherapy treatments
• Expert in managing Stage II and III gastrointestinal cases to improve survival rates
• Trained at major teaching hospitals including Haseki and Prof Dr Cemil Tascioglu
• Published international research on metabolic tumour volume and treatment response

Associate Professor Yusuf Acikgoz brings high-level expertise to stomach cancer care, having recently served at Ohio State University – one of America's premier cancer research centres.

• Specialised in medical oncology for managing stage 2 stomach cancer via chemotherapy and targeted drugs
• Served as an investigator for the major CheckMate-649 stomach cancer clinical trial
• Expert in immuno-oncology, focusing on how the immune system can be trained to target tumours
• Member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)

Associate Professor Tahsin Ozatli is a specialist oncologist at Istinye University Liv Hospital with a focus on gastrointestinal cancers.

• Specialises in treating cancers of the digestive system, including the stomach and oesophagus
• Holds the academic title of Associate Professor, reflecting a deep engagement with oncological research
• Gained clinical expertise at the Ankara Oncology Clinic, a major Turkish centre for cancer care
• Managed complex cases during his tenure at the Erzurum Regional Training and Research Hospital

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.

Professor Muzaffer Al is an expert in laparoscopic oncological surgery which allows for removing tumours through small incisions rather than open surgery.

• Trained in gastrointestinal cancer surgery at the Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine
• Specialises in laparoscopic techniques – offers patients smaller scars and faster recovery times
• Expert in oncological cancer surgery for digestive system malignancies
• Member of the Turkish Surgical Association focusing on modern surgical protocols

Professor Ozden is a specialist medical oncologist at VM Medical Park Pendik with dual qualifications in internal medicine and oncology.

• Treats stage 2 stomach cancer using targeted drug therapies and chemotherapy
• Trained at Istanbul University Cerrahpasa – one of the highest-ranked medical schools in the region
• Specialises in medical oncology to manage tumour growth before and after surgery
• Focuses on personalised treatment protocols for digestive system cancers

Associate Professor Hasan Mutlu leads the medical oncology department at Medical Park Antalya, focusing on targeted therapies for gastrointestinal malignancies.

• Specialises in immunotherapy and targeted treatments that attack cancer cells while sparing healthy tissue
• Uses next-generation genetic research to match specific tumour markers with effective medication protocols
• Trained at Akdeniz University – one of Turkey's premier institutions for internal medicine and oncology
• Integrates complementary medicine to help manage side effects during intensive chemotherapy cycles
• Held a senior role at Kayseri Training and Research Hospital before moving to private practice

Dr. Mustafa Serkan Alemdar is a clinical oncologist at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex. He specializes in treating complex solid tumors and blood cancers. Dr. Alemdar completed his medical degree and oncology fellowship at Akdeniz University. He is an active member of the Turkish Society of Medical Oncology.

• Treats a wide range of cancers including breast, lung, and prostate.
• Expert in hematology-oncology for conditions like leukemia, myeloma, and lymphoma.
• Performs systemic therapies such as chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and targeted biological therapy.
• Works at a facility that houses specialized oncology-bone marrow units and LINAC technology.

Dr. Muhammed Mustafa Atci is an Associate Professor of Medical Oncology at Liv Hospital Topkapı. He specializes in treating colon, breast, gastric, and lung cancers. He previously served as the Education Coordinator at Prof. Dr. Cemil Taşcıoğlu City Hospital. Dr. Atci is a member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO).

• Author of 19 peer-reviewed papers on gastrointestinal, thoracic, and endocrine cancers.
• Published studies on survival outcomes for stage IIB colon cancer in the Journal of Chemotherapy.
• Researches prognostic biomarkers using PET/CT scans and metabolic tumor volume.
• Treats complex oncological cases at the university-affiliated İstinye University clinic.

Professor Volkan Kinas is an oncological surgeon at Büyük Anadolu Hospital specialising in complex gastrointestinal cancer care.

• Performs surgical resections for gastric cancer to remove tumours and affected nodes
• Specialises in oncological surgery for cancers of the digestive system
• Expertise includes pancreatic and bile duct surgery for complex cases
• Focuses on metabolic and bariatric techniques alongside cancer surgery
• Manages abdominal tumours including colon and thyroid malignancies

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.

Dr. Ayşe İrem Yasin is a medical oncologist at Medipol Acıbadem District Hospital in Istanbul. She holds a prestigious ESMO Board Certificate. Dr. Yasin specializes in solid tumors, including breast, lung, and gastrointestinal cancers. She treats complex cases such as Merkel cell carcinoma and cancers of unknown primary.

• Trained at Harvard Medical School, Cleveland Clinic, and Basel University Hospital.
• Completed a clinical observership at the Breast Cancer Unit in Novara, Italy.
• Treats brain and CNS malignancies, soft tissue sarcomas, and urologic cancers.
• Works at a JCI-accredited facility equipped with the da Vinci robotic system.

Associate Professor Nail Paksoy is an ESMO board-certified medical oncologist at Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital. He specialises in using modern drug protocols to manage gastrointestinal malignancies.

• Holds prestigious European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) certification from Paris
• Published research on the FLOT chemotherapy regimen for gastric cancer cases
• Clinical trial investigator for global pharmaceutical leaders like Roche and Amgen
• Associate Professor at Istanbul Medipol University training the next generation of oncologists
• Completed an intensive medical oncology fellowship at the Istanbul University Oncology Institute

Professor Turkan Ozturk Topcu is a medical oncology specialist at Biruni University Hospital with international training from the prestigious MD Anderson Cancer Center in the USA.

• Specialises in gastrointestinal cancers including stomach and oesophageal tumours
• Completed a clinical residency in medical oncology at Karadeniz Technical University
• Member of the American Society of Medical Oncology (ASCO)
• Maintains international standards through the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO)
• Holds specialist membership with the Turkish Society of Medical Oncology

Assistant Professor Meltem Topalgokceli Selam is a medical oncology specialist at Liv Hospital Ulus with a major clinical focus on gastrointestinal cancers.

• Treats stage 2 stomach cancer using evidence-based chemotherapy protocols
• Trained at the Istanbul Faculty of Medicine Oncology Institute
• Member of the Turkish Medical Oncology Society
• Active researcher with twelve published national and international papers
• Specialises in managing complex gastrointestinal and gynaecological malignancies

Professor Engin is the Director of Oncological Sciences at Medicana Bursa Hospital – he previously led radiation oncology at the Johns Hopkins-affiliated Anadolu Medical Center.

• Completed a research scholarship at the National Cancer Institute (NCI) in the United States
• Specialises in thermoradiotherapy – uses heat to make cancer cells more sensitive to radiation
• Former Chairman of Radiation Oncology at Uludağ University Medical College
• Held a post-doctoral fellowship at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia
• Expert in coordinating multidisciplinary care for complex oncological cases

Professor Ersin Ozturk is a highly credentialed surgical oncologist who completed a prestigious research fellowship at the Cleveland Clinic in the USA. He leads the general surgery department at Medicana Bursa Hospital.

• Specialises in gastrointestinal oncology and laparoscopic surgery for stomach tumours
• Uses minimally invasive techniques to reduce pain and speed up recovery times
• Holds a PhD in physiology, offering deeper insight into digestive system function
• Former Professor of Medicine at Uludag University School of Medicine
• Fellowship-trained at the world-renowned Cleveland Clinic Foundation