Lung cancer Doctors Abroad — Page 3

Professor Turkan Ozturk Topcu is a medical oncology specialist at Valued Med Hub Hospitals who trained at the world-renowned MD Anderson Cancer Center in the USA.

• Specialises in managing lung cancer alongside trachea and bronchial malignancies
• Focuses on targeted protocols for mesothelioma and respiratory system tumours
• Completed international fellowships at Moffitt Cancer Center and Sunnybrook Odette Cancer Center
• Expert in medical oncology, including clinical management of thoracic oncology cases
• Experienced in treating complex cases across internal medicine and oncology clinics

Dr Saban Sec is a leading Turkish medical oncologist who specialises in targeted systemic therapies for lung cancer and complex sarcomas. He serves as a representative for the Turkish Medical Oncology Association, helping to shape clinical standards for specialist physicians.

• Focuses on non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) management using immune-based and chemotherapeutic protocols
• Conducted research on prognostic markers in lung cancer to help clinicians better predict patient survival
• Expertise includes managing rare tumours and gastrointestinal cancers within a multidisciplinary team
• Active member of the Istanbul Medical Chamber and the Turkish Medical Oncology Association

Dr. Yusuf Acikgoz is a medical oncologist at Lokman Hekim University Ankara Hospital. He specializes in treating complex cancers, including lung, breast, and liver malignancies. He completed a fellowship at Ohio State University in the United States. Dr. Acikgoz manages treatments like chemotherapy, radioembolization, and immunotherapy.

• Member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO).
• Assistant Investigator for Phase III clinical trials, including the CheckMate-649 study.
• Certified in Good Clinical Practice and Human Subjects Protection at Ohio State University.
• Performs diagnostic procedures like biopsy, gastroscopy, and tumor marker testing.

Professor Didem Tastekin is a leading medical oncologist at Valued Med Hub Hospitals, specialising in lung cancer and innovative therapies like cancer vaccines.

• Trained at the Istanbul University Oncology Institute, a premier centre for specialized cancer research
• Focuses on personalized treatment plans including immunotherapy and targeted drug delivery
• Held senior academic roles at Selçuk University and Atatürk University
• Expertise includes managing rare lung cancers and complex gastrointestinal cases
• Regarded for her work in medical oncology sub-specialist training across Turkey

Dr Asawadech Sanbua specialises in oncothermia – a non-invasive heat treatment that helps destroy cancer cells and enhances the effectiveness of standard therapies.

• Uses Oncotherm technology to target lung tumours with controlled heat
• Performs precision radiotherapy planning including VMAT for better tumour targeting
• Provides integrated care using targeted drug therapy and immunotherapy
• Completed palliative care training at the Karunrak Centre at Khon Kaen University

The doctor is an oncologist specializing in the treatment of breast, lung, and gastrointestinal cancers. Currently, the doctor practices at Istinye Liv University Hospital.

With a career spanning multiple esteemed institutions, the doctor has served as an Internal Medicine Specialist at Malatya State Hospital, a physician at Ankara Oncology Clinic, and a member of the Oncology Department at Erzurum Regional Training and Research Hospital.

The doctor graduated from the Faculty of Medicine at Selcuk University and achieved the title of Associate Professor in 2016.

Professor Cemil Bilir trained at the Cleveland Clinic and Northeastern University in the US, focusing on pharmaceutical biotechnology to improve drug delivery.

• Specialises in medical oncology for advanced-stage lung cancer management
• Current Professor of Medicine at Sakarya University Faculty of Medicine
• Utilises targeted drug therapies based on his research in pharmaceutical biotechnology
• Maintains international standards as a member of ASCO and ESMO
• Holds a PhD in inorganic chemistry to better understand chemotherapy compositions

Professor Gokhan Haciibrahimoglu is a specialist in thoracic surgical oncology who completed a prestigious fellowship in lung transplantation and vascular surgery at the University of Paris-Sud.

• Performs VATS – keyhole surgery that uses a tiny camera for smaller incisions and faster recovery
• Specialises in complex tracheal and mediastinal surgery for tumours located in the central chest
• Member of the European Society of Thoracic Surgeons
• Authored over 40 papers on respiratory research and surgical outcomes

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.

Associate Professor Mustafa Serkan Alemdar is a dual-certified specialist in internal medicine and medical oncology at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex.

• Specialises in medical oncology for managing advanced lung cancer cases
• Completed specialist oncology training at Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine
• Focuses on systemic therapies including targeted treatments and immunotherapy
• Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate personalised cancer care plans
• Published researcher active in the Turkish medical oncology community