Tongue cancer Doctors Abroad — Page 5

Professor Engin is a decorated radiation oncologist who completed a post-doctoral fellowship at Thomas Jefferson University in the United States. He currently serves as the Director of Oncological Sciences at Medicana Bursa Hospital.

• Specialises in thermoradiotherapy – uses heat to make tongue cancer cells more sensitive to radiation
• Former Chairman of Radiation Oncology at Uludağ University Medical College
• Received a research scholarship from the US National Cancer Institute (NCI)
• Previously directed the Department of Radiation Oncology at the prestigious Anadolu Medical Center
• Expert in coordinating multidisciplinary care for complex head and neck tumours

Professor Sridhar P.S. is a senior radiation oncologist at HCG Manavata Cancer Centre with extensive training in targeted radiotherapy from Banaras Hindu University.

• Specialises in precise radiation delivery for tumours of the head and neck
• Member of the Association of Radiation Oncology of India
• Focuses on neuro-oncology and complex tumour management
• Certified by the National Board of Examination in radiotherapy
• Utilises targeted protocols to minimise damage to healthy tongue tissue

Dr Chaitainya Borde has managed over 30,000 PET scans at HCG Manavata Cancer Centre – a critical step for staging tongue cancer accurately.

• Specialises in nuclear medicine to help identify the spread of tumours
• Uses PET-CT scans to guide targeted treatment plans for head and neck cancers
• Performs radioiodine and Lu-177 therapies for advanced oncological cases
• Has treated over 1,000 cancer patients using nuclear imaging and therapy
• Contributing researcher with multiple publications in various medical journals

Professor Shruti Kate brings elite expertise from Tata Memorial Hospital, where she served as a consultant at one of the world's most high-volume cancer centres.

• Specialises in medical oncology for solid tumours, including advanced-stage cancers of the head and neck
• Uses immunotherapy to help the immune system recognise and destroy cancer cells
• Member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
• Recipient of the World Conference on Lung Cancer travel award for her research
• Focuses on metronomic therapy – frequent low-dose treatment to reduce side effects

Dr Ahmer Arif Shaikh is a specialist in oral and maxillofacial surgery with a focus on functional rehabilitation for patients at HCG Manavata Cancer Centre.

• Specialises in organ preservation – aims to save healthy tissue and maintain tongue function
• Focuses on early diagnosis and preventive oral hygiene for better patient outcomes
• Trained in major head and neck surgeries through a specialist surgical oncology fellowship
• Active researcher with multiple publications on oral cancer and surgical techniques