Chordoma Doctors Abroad — Page 2

Associate Professor Hasan Mutlu leads medical oncology at Medical Park Antalya. He focuses on targeted therapies and immunotherapy for rare bone tumours like chordoma.

• Specialises in immunotherapy, using the body's immune system to fight tumour cells
• Uses targeted therapies designed to block specific proteins that help tumours grow
• Applies next-generation genetic research to tailor treatment plans for rare cases
• Former Associate Professor at Akdeniz University – one of Turkey's leading medical faculties
• Trained in medical oncology at Akdeniz University Department of Medical Oncology

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.

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. 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.

Associate Professor Nail Paksoy is a highly regarded medical oncologist specialising in the treatment of rare and complex sarcomas at Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital.

• Holds ESMO Board Certification in Medical Oncology, an international gold standard for cancer care
• Investigated target-based therapies and NTRK-fusion treatments in global clinical trials
• Expert in Peptide Receptor Radionuclide Therapy (PRRT) for targeted treatment of neuroendocrine tumours
• Published extensive research on salvage therapies for advanced metastatic sarcoma cases

The doctor completed specialization training in Radiation Oncology at Marmara University Faculty of Medicine from 2012 to 2016. Prior to this, the doctor completed an undergraduate degree in Medicine, taught in English, at the same institution from 2004 to 2011. The doctor has a strong foundation in medical education, beginning with high school education at Sixteen Numbered Shirvan School in Azerbaijan from 1998 to 2004.

Professor Turkan Ozturk Topcu is a medical oncology specialist at Biruni University Hospital with training from leading North American cancer centres.

• Completed clinical rotations at MD Anderson Cancer Center and Moffitt Cancer Center in the USA
• Specialises in managing sarcomas and tumours of the skeletal system
• Fellowship trained at the Sunnybrook Odette Cancer Center Breast Cancer Clinic in Canada
• Member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology and the European Society for Medical Oncology

Dr. Ozcan Yildiz is an oncologist and hematologist at Medipol Mega University Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in treating complex neuroendocrine tumors and gynecological cancers. Dr. Yildiz has published numerous studies in prestigious journals like Medical Oncology and International Journal of Cardiology. He works at a JCI-accredited facility recognized for its bone marrow transplant expertise.

• Expertise in treating lung, breast, and gastrointestinal cancers.
• Treats hematological conditions including idiopathic thrombocytopenia.
• Published research on thyroid therapy and steroid synthesis safety.
• Performs specialized procedures like leukemia chemotherapy and tumor biopsies.

Associate Professor Abdullah Sakin is the former Head of Medical Oncology at Yüzüncü Yıl University. He currently leads oncology services at Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital.

• Specialises in medical oncology – uses targeted drug therapies to treat rare bone and tissue tumours
• Served as Education Officer at Prof Dr Cemil Taşçıoğlu City Hospital training other specialists
• Focuses on multidisciplinary care – coordinates with surgeons and radiologists for complex cases
• Active member of the Turkish Medical Oncology Society