Liver cancer Doctors Abroad — Page 3

Dr. Necdet Uskent is a medical oncologist and hematologist at Anadolu Medical Center in Istanbul. He was part of the pioneering team that performed Turkey's first bone marrow transplant. Dr. Uskent holds the European Medical Oncology Certificate and focuses on breast, lung, and gastrointestinal cancers. He works at a facility affiliated with Johns Hopkins Medicine.

• Founder of the Turkish Oncology Group (TOG).
• A founding member of the Turkish Society of Medical Oncology.
• Served as a visiting lecturer at Royal Free and University College Hospital in London.
• Treats complex hematological conditions including lymphomas and myeloma.

Associate Professor Yusuf Acikgoz brings high-level expertise to liver cancer care, having recently completed a clinical tenure at the Ohio State University in the United States.

• Specialises in medical oncology at Lokman Hekim University Ankara Hospital
• Investigates new drug therapies through major global clinical trials
• Completed intensive immuno-oncology training in Vienna to use immune-boosting treatments
• Holds certifications from the British Council and the American ECFMG
• Member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)

Professor Turkan Ozturk Topcu holds specialist credentials in medical oncology with international training from the MD Anderson Cancer Center in the USA.

• Specialises in managing primary liver cancer and complex bile duct tumours
• Completed a clinical rotation at the Sunnybrook Odette Cancer Centre in Canada
• Uses targeted therapies to treat gastrointestinal system cancers with fewer side effects
• Trained at the Moffitt Cancer Center, focusing on modern oncological protocols
• Fellow of the Karadeniz Technical University Faculty of Medicine

Associate Professor Tahsin Ozatli is a senior clinical oncologist at Istinye University Liv Hospital, with a specialised focus on gastrointestinal cancers.

• Manages liver and gastrointestinal tumours using targeted systemic therapies
• Holds the title of Associate Professor, reflecting high-level academic and clinical standing
• Previously served at the Ankara Oncology Clinic, a major Turkish cancer centre
• Specialises in internal medicine and oncology to provide holistic patient care

Dr Asawadech Sanbua has managed over 900 cases as a medical radiation oncologist specialising in non-invasive heat-based therapies for liver cancer.

• Expert in oncothermia – a heat treatment that weakens cancer cells to make standard therapies more effective
• Specialises in immunotherapy and targeted drug therapy to attack tumours while sparing healthy liver tissue
• Trained in palliative care at Khon Kaen University for symptom management and patient comfort
• Creates 3D and VMAT radiation plans to deliver high doses directly to the liver with pinpoint accuracy

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 Ercan Ozden is a medical oncology specialist at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital with a dual background in internal medicine and oncology.

• Trained at Istanbul University Cerrahpasa School of Medicine in the English medical programme
• Specialises in medical oncology, including systemic drug therapies and immunotherapy
• Manages complex cases within a multidisciplinary team at a major JCI-accredited hospital
• Focuses on personalized treatment plans for gastrointestinal and liver tumours