Breast cancer Doctors Abroad — Page 5

Dr asawadech Sanbua is a specialist radiation oncologist at Panacee Hospital who has managed over 900 cancer treatments using an integrative approach.

• Specialises in oncothermia – a heat-based therapy that helps destroy cancer cells
• Uses VMAT and IMRT to deliver high-precision radiation directly to tumours
• Trained in palliative care at Khon Kaen University's Karunrak Center
• Provides targeted drug therapy and immunotherapy to boost the body's natural defences
• Expert in complex treatment planning for both routine and difficult cases

Professor Cemil Bilir is a leading medical oncologist specialising in targeted cancer therapies, having refined his expertise at the prestigious Cleveland Clinic and Northeastern University in the US.

• Focuses on pharmaceutical biotechnology and nanomedicine to deliver precise cancer treatments
• Awarded full Professorship at Sakarya University Faculty of Medicine for his academic leadership
• Holds professional memberships with both the American (ASCO) and European (ESMO) Societies for Medical Oncology
• Expert in medical oncology residency training, formerly teaching at several top Turkish medical universities

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

Associate Professor Tahsin Ozatli has managed over 1,100 oncology procedures and leads the medical oncology team at Istinye University Liv Hospital.

• Specialises in systemic therapies for breast, lung, and gastrointestinal cancers
• Earned the title of Associate Professor at a major Turkish medical faculty
• Previously served as an oncology specialist at Ankara Oncology Clinic
• Held senior physician roles at Erzurum Regional Training and Research Hospital

Professor Seyda Gunduz leads the medical oncology team at Istinye University Hospital Bahcesehir, specialising in the expert evaluation of breast masses.

• Holds a senior academic position as Professor of Medical Oncology
• Focuses on diagnosing and treating various stages of breast cancer
• Works within the JCI-accredited Istinye University Hospital system
• Practices at a major university research and training centre

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.

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.

Dr. Lee Jihyeon is a breast and thyroid surgeon. He has expertise in benign and malignant breast diseases, oncoplastic breast surgery, and Mammotome biopsy. He also treats thyroid and parathyroid diseases. He practices pulmonary intensive care (critical care medicine).

He earned his M.D. from Yonsei University College of Medicine. He completed an internship and a general surgery residency at Yonsei University Severance Hospital. He also pursued a short-term fellowship at the Cancer Institute Hospital of JFCR in Japan.

His past roles include Chief of Surgery at Incheon Christian Hospital and Attending Surgeon at Cheil General Hospital. He served as Director of the Breast Center and as Chairman and Chief of Surgery at Samsung Cheil Hospital. He was Chairman of Surgery and Vice President of Medical Affairs at Cheil General Hospital. He also served as Clinical Professor of Surgery at Gangnam CHA Hospital, CHA University.

Professor Muzaffer Al leads the surgical team at Büyük Anadolu Hospital – he is a specialist in general surgery with training in oncological cancer surgery.

• Trained in oncological cancer surgery at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine
• Uses laparoscopic surgery – a minimally invasive technique that uses small incisions for quicker recovery
• Specialises in managing complex abdominal and breast-related cancer cases
• Completed specialised training in laparoscopic surgical techniques at Çapa Faculty of Medicine

Professor Yahya Ozel is a senior oncological surgeon who trained at the prestigious Tokyo University Hospital in Japan under world-renowned experts.

• Specialises in oncological surgery for tumours of the endocrine and glandular systems
• Uses laparoscopic and robotic surgery – minimally invasive techniques that result in smaller scars and faster recovery
• Holds the Turkish Surgical Proficiency Certificate in surgical endoscopy
• Former academic faculty member at Dogus University – one of Turkey's established private medical institutions

Associate Professor Tarik Salman brings high-level expertise from the Moffitt Cancer Center in the USA to his medical oncology practice at Medicalpoint International.

• Specialises in comprehensive genomic profiling to create individualised breast cancer treatment plans
• Uses targeted therapies and immunotherapy to attack cancer cells with precision
• Expert in cancer vaccines and clinical research for breast oncology cases
• Completed an observership at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York
• Member of both the European and American Societies of Medical Oncology