Larynx cancer Doctors Abroad — Page 3

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.

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.

Professor Erkan Karatas is a highly trained specialist in head and neck surgery who completed his fellowship at Ohio State University in the USA.

• Specialises in laryngology and head and neck oncology at Atlas University Hospital
• Trained in sialendoscopy in Switzerland – a minimally invasive way to treat salivary glands
• Held clinical roles at Hannover Medical School, a top German center for laryngology
• Fellow of the American Academy of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery
• Member of the Turkish Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery Association

Professor Young Ik Son leads the ENT oncology team at Samsung Medical Center – one of Asia's most prestigious university hospitals.

• Specialises in otorhinolaryngology, focusing on surgical and medical treatments for throat and neck tumours
• Provides expertise in managing early-stage and advanced laryngeal cases within a high-volume cancer centre
• Holds a senior academic position as Professor, training next-generation ear, nose, and throat specialists
• Dedicated to ENT oncology, ensuring a narrow focus on malignancies affecting the vocal cords and airway

Professor Ismet Aslan is a leading ENT specialist at Liv Hospital Ulus with a focused doctorate in head and neck surgery.

• Member of the Turkey Laryngology Association specialising in throat disorders
• Expert in partial and total laryngectomy for managing tumours of the larynx
• Addresses vocal cord issues to preserve speech quality after cancer treatment
• Published over 10 international papers on head and neck oncology outcomes
• Former academic at Istanbul University training the next generation of ENT surgeons

Professor Turkan Ozturk Topcu brings international expertise from leading global institutions to Biruni University Hospital. She trained at the MD Anderson Cancer Center in the USA, a world-leading facility for oncology research and care.

• Specialises in medical oncology for larynx and head and neck cancers
• Held clinical observerships at the Sunnybrook Odette Cancer Centre in Canada
• Completed further specialised training at the Moffit Cancer Center in the USA
• Member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
• Member of the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO)

Dr Elnur Sahibov is a radiation oncology specialist at Emsey Hospital who focuses on targeted radiotherapy for head and neck malignancies.

• Trained at Marmara University Faculty of Medicine – one of Turkey's premier medical institutions
• Specialises in precise radiation delivery to treat cancers affecting the larynx and throat
• Uses radiation therapy to destroy cancer cells while sparing healthy surrounding tissue
• Provides care for patients diagnosed with early to advanced stage larynx cancer

Dr. Emrah Eraslan is an Associate Professor of Medical Oncology at Private Koru Ankara Hospital. He specializes in the treatment of breast, prostate, and lung cancers. Dr. Eraslan has contributed extensively to oncology research through various scientific publications. He currently treats patients at a JCI-accredited facility in Ankara.

• Expertise in managing colorectal, stomach, and ovarian cancers.
• Performs chemotherapy and radiotherapy for complex oncological cases.
• Served as Chief Physician at Dr. Nafiz Körez Sincan State Hospital.
• Works at a clinic that treats over 350,000 patients every year.