Bone cancer Doctors Abroad — Page 4

Associate Professor Nail Paksoy is an ESMO board-certified medical oncologist specialising in metabolic and systemic treatments for bone and soft tissue tumours at Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital.

• Specialises in Ewing's sarcoma management using high-dose chemotherapy protocols
• Expert in treating metastatic osteosarcoma with targeted therapies like Sorafenib
• Published researcher on salvage therapies for heavily pretreated sarcoma cases
• Sub-investigator for international clinical trials involving NTRK-fusion positive solid tumours
• Certified by the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) in medical oncology

Associate Professor Turkan Ozturk Topcu is a highly credentialed medical oncologist at Biruni University Hospital with international training from North America's leading cancer centres.

• Specialises in managing bone and skeletal system tumours alongside soft tissue sarcomas
• Completed clinical training at the MD Anderson Cancer Center in the USA
• Refined her oncological expertise at the Sunnybrook Odette Cancer Center in Canada
• Maintains professional international memberships with both ESMO and the American Society of Medical Oncology

Dr. Mustafa Ondzhel is a professor of oncosurgery and proctology at Medipol Mega University Hospital. He spent five years as a practicing surgeon at the Cleveland Clinic in the USA. Dr. Ondzhel specializes in treating bowel cancer and complex rectal disorders. He is a founder of the Eurasian Colorectal Technologies Association.

• Holds a proctology qualification certificate from the European Commission on Coloproctology.
• Received the Most Successful Scientist of the Year award in the healthcare category.
• Performs Whipple surgery and distal pancreatectomy for gastrointestinal cancers.
• Confirmed as an Official International Fellow of the American Society of Colorectal Surgeons.

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 Kayihan Engin is a leading radiation oncologist who completed a prestigious post-doctoral fellowship in thermoradiotherapy at Thomas Jefferson University in the United States.

• Specialises in thermoradiotherapy – uses heat to make bone cancer cells more sensitive to radiation for better results
• Former Chairman of Radiation Oncology at Uludag University Medical College
• Directs Oncological Sciences at Medicana Bursa Hospital – a major Turkish medical hub
• Held a research scholarship at the US National Cancer Institute (NCI) studying cancer risks
• Fellow of the American Robert College in Istanbul

Professor Sridhar P.S. is a specialist in radiation oncology who uses high-precision therapies to treat bone tumours at HCG Manavata Cancer Centre.

• Specialises in radiotherapy for primary bone tumours and metastatic cases
• Uses targeted radiation to destroy cancer cells while sparing healthy tissue
• Member of the Society for Neuro-Oncology focusing on complex tumour cases
• Held a senior role at India’s National Board of Education training new specialists
• Expert in hyperthermia oncology – using heat to make radiation more effective

Dr Chaitainya Borde is an expert in nuclear medicine at HCG Manavata Cancer Centre. He has personally handled over 30,000 PET-CT scans to date.

• Specialises in Lu-177 radionuclides – targeted radiation that seeks out and destroys cancer cells
• Uses PET-CT imaging to identify small bone tumours that often miss standard scans
• Expert in nuclear cardiology services for monitoring heart health during cancer treatment
• Published multiple research papers on clinical nuclear medicine and diagnostic imaging

Dr Shruti Kate trained at the Tata Memorial Hospital, India's premier cancer institution, where she served as a consultant in medical oncology.

• Specialises in medical oncology for solid tumours and paediatric bone cancers
• Focuses on immunotherapy and metronomic therapy for advanced-stage cases
• Expert in systemically managing bone malignancies with targeted drug protocols
• Member of the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO)
• Received the World Conference on Lung Cancer travel award for her research

Dr Shaunak Valame is a dedicated medical oncologist at HCG Manavata Cancer Centre who specialises in targeted therapies for complex oncological cases.

• Trained in medical oncology at Indraprastha Apollo Hospital in New Delhi
• Uses targeted therapy to attack cancer cells without damaging healthy tissue
• Uses molecular oncology to tailor treatments based on genetic markers
• Presented research at the American Society of Clinical Oncology symposium
• Experienced in managing both routine and complex solid tumour cases