Сarcinomatosis Doctors Abroad — Page 2

Professor Sezer Saglam is a leading specialist in gastrointestinal oncology at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital. He focuses on managing complex abdominal cancers and systemic disease spread.

• Specialised training in gastrointestinal oncology at the Istanbul University Oncology Institute
• Member of the European Neuroendocrine Tumour Society (ENET) for targeted cancer management
• Active member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
• Fellowship trained in medical oncology at Istanbul Medical Faculty
• Treats gastrointestinal tumours using clinical protocols from the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO)

Professor Ozcan Yildiz leads the oncology department at Medipol Mega University Hospital, focusing on rare and difficult gastroenteropancreatic tumours.

• Specialises in neuroendocrine tumours with over a decade of documented clinical outcomes
• Expert in managing paraneoplastic syndromes, which are secondary conditions caused by a patient's immune response to cancer
• Professor at Medipol Mega University Hospital, a leading JCI-accredited academic medical centre
• Published extensive research on ovarian and gastrointestinal malignancies in international peer-reviewed journals

Professor Muzaffer Al holds fellowship training in laparoscopic oncological surgery from Istanbul University's prestigious Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine. He leads the surgical team at Buyuk Anadolu Hospitals, focusing on complex abdominal cancer cases.

• Specialises in laparoscopic cancer surgery – uses small incisions for faster healing and less pain
• Trained in advanced laparoscopic techniques at Capa Faculty of Medicine
• Performs antireflux surgery for patients with chronic digestive issues
• Manages morbid obesity and oncological surgical cases collectively
• Expertise includes laparoscopic bariatric surgery for metabolic health

Education

• 1986-1989, Bursa High School, Bursa, Turkey
• 1989-1995, Istanbul University, Istanbul School of Medicine, Turkey
• 1999-2003, (Residency) Kadir Has University, School of Medicine, Department of Radiation Oncology, Istanbul, Turkey
• 2015, (Associate Professor) Demiroglu Bilim University, Department of Radiation Oncology, Istanbul, Turkey
• 2021, (Professor) Demiroglu Bilim University, Department of Radiation Oncology, Istanbul, Turkey
• 2024, Istanbul Medipol University, Department of Radiation Oncology, Istanbul, Turkey

Experience

• 1995-1999, Şişli Florence Nightingale Hospital, Istanbul, Cardiology Department
• 2003, Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital, Istanbul, Department of Radiation Oncology
• 2015, (Associate Professor in Radiation Oncology) Demiroglu Bilim University, Department of Radiation Oncology, Istanbul, Turkey
• 2021, (Professor in Radiation Oncology) Demiroglu Bilim University, Department of Radiation Oncology, Istanbul, Turkey
• 2024, Istanbul Medipol University, Department of Radiation Oncology, Istanbul, Turkey

Associate Professor Nail Paksoy is an ESMO-certified medical oncologist specialising in advanced gastrointestinal and ovarian cancers at Medipol Bahcelievler.

• Treats carcinomatosis using complex chemotherapy protocols like the FLOT regimen
• Certified by the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) for international standards of care
• Uses PRRT therapy – targeted radiation for metastatic neuroendocrine tumours
• Manages drug desensitisation for patients requiring carboplatin or lenalidomide
• Served as subinvestigator for major clinical trials with Roche, Pfizer, and AstraZeneca

Associate Professor Mustafa Serkan Alemdar is a senior medical oncologist at Medical Park Antalya who specialises in managing complex cancer cases that have spread through the abdominal cavity.

• Completed specialist oncology training at Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine
• Focuses on systemic therapies for patients with advanced-stage carcinomatosis
• Previously served at Antalya Training and Research Hospital as a senior specialist
• Dual-certified in both Internal Medicine and Medical Oncology
• Experienced in coordinating multidisciplinary care for gastrointestinal and gynaecological cancers

Dr. Irfan Cicin is a Professor of Medical Oncology at the Trakya University Faculty of Medicine (2015–present). He has over 20 years of medical oncology experience and has held academic roles since 2010.

Education: MD, Istanbul University – Cerrahpaşa (1991–1997). Residency in Internal Medicine, Trakya University (1997–2002). Fellowship in Medical Oncology, Trakya University (2002–2004).

Practice: Medical Oncologist, Trakya University (2005–2008). Medical Oncologist, Elazığ Training and Research Hospital (2008–2010). Associate Professor of Medical Oncology, Trakya University (2010–2015). He previously served as a physician in the Turkish Air Force at Etimesgut Military Hospital (2004–2005).