Colon cancer Doctors Abroad — Page 6

Associate Professor Nail Paksoy is an ESMO-certified medical oncologist specialising in complex gastrointestinal cancers at Medipol Bahcelievler University Hospital.

• Specialises in colorectal cancer management and systemic chemotherapy protocols
• Served as a sub-investigator for the global AMGEN RECITE trial focusing on colorectal cancer
• Holds European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) Board Certification
• Expert in PRRT therapy – a targeted radiation treatment used for neuroendocrine tumours
• Research contributor to the Turkish Oncology Group on third-line metastatic colorectal 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.

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 Turkan Ozturk Topcu is an expert medical oncologist at Biruni University Hospital with international training from the prestigious MD Anderson Cancer Center in the USA.

• Treats colon and rectal cancers using evidence-based medical oncology protocols
• Completed specialist medical oncology training at Karadeniz Technical University
• Member of the American Society of Medical Oncology (ASCO)
• Member of the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO)
• Participated in clinical programmes at the Sunnybrook Odette Cancer Center in Canada

Professor Gul Alco is a leading radiation oncologist at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital, specialising in high-precision radiotherapy for gastrointestinal malignancies.

• Holds a professorship at Istanbul Medipol University, a top-tier medical training institution
• Uses stereotactic radiation to target tumours with millimetre precision while protecting healthy bowel tissue
• Focuses on multidisciplinary care for colorectal cases to improve patient survival rates
• Active member of the Turkish Society for Radiation Oncology
• Published clinical research on modern radiotherapy techniques for pelvic tumours

Professor Elnur Sahibov is a dedicated radiation oncologist at Emsey Hospital who trained at the prestigious Marmara University Faculty of Medicine.

• Specialises in precise radiation therapy for gastrointestinal malignancies including colon cancer
• Completed intensive specialist training in radiation oncology at Marmara University
• Focuses on targeted radiation to destroy cancer cells while sparing healthy tissue
• Member of the radiation oncology team at JCI-accredited Emsey Hospital

Professor Mustafa Ondzhel is an internationally recognised oncosurgeon who spent five years at the world-renowned Cleveland Clinic in the USA specialising in proctology.

• Holds European Commission qualification in coloproctology for bowel and rectal cancers
• Performed approximately 1,100 surgical procedures focusing on the colon and rectum
• Expert in laparoscopic resection – removal of tumours through small incisions for faster recovery
• International Fellow of the American Society of Colorectal Surgeons
• Awarded 'Scientist of the Year' in Turkey for his clinical research and achievements

Professor Raja Sundaram has successfully performed over 15,000 cancer surgeries – he founded the oncology department at Global Hospital Chennai.

• Specialises in surgical oncology for gastrointestinal and colorectal cases
• Manages complex colon cancer presentations using surgical intervention
• Established a high-volume cancer centre to improve patient access to surgery
• Focuses on precise tumour removal to improve long-term survival rates