Lung cancer Doctors Abroad — Page 6

Associate Professor Abdullah Sakin is a leading medical oncologist at Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital who has chaired major university oncology departments.

• Former Head of Medical Oncology at Yüzüncü Yıl University Faculty of Medicine
• Specialises in medical oncology for managing lung cancer using drug-based therapies
• Served as an Education Officer at Prof Dr Cemil Taşçıoğlu City Hospital
• Fellow of the Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital in medical oncology
• Expert in coordinating multidisciplinary care for patients with solid tumours

Associate Professor Emrah Eraslan gained his specialist oncology credentials at the Ankara Oncology Education and Research Hospital – one of Turkey's premier centres for cancer care.

• Provides chemotherapy and targeted drug therapies for advanced lung cancer stages
• Coordinates care for both small cell and non-small cell lung carcinomas
• Published research on drug therapies and clinical outcomes in medical oncology
• Served as Chief Physician at major regional health centres
• Specialises in managing complex cases within a multidisciplinary hospital team

Professor Didem Tastekin is a multi-award-winning oncologist who was named 'Best Researcher of the Year' at the Istanbul University Oncology Institute.

• Specialises in medical oncology for lung cancer using immunotherapy and targeted treatments
• Holds a TUBITAK Incentive Award for her contributions to clinical cancer research
• Former Associate Professor at the Istanbul University Oncology Institute – a premier cancer centre
• Member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
• Full Professor at Biruni University Hospital teaching the next generation of specialists

Dr Sridhar P.S. is a specialist radiation oncologist at HCG Manavata Cancer Centre, board-certified by the National Board of Examination.

• Specialises in radiotherapy and neuro-oncology for treating tumours throughout the body
• Uses targeted radiation to destroy cancer cells while sparing healthy tissue
• Member of the Indian Association of Hyperthermia Oncology for heat-based treatment
• Active member of the Association of Radiation Oncology of India

Professor Vadhiraja B. M. is a senior radiation oncologist at Manipal Hospitals, where he specialises in pinpointing and treating lung tumours.

• Uses stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT) – high-dose radiation that targets tumours while protecting healthy lung tissue
• Performs image-guided radiotherapy (IGRT) to account for breathing movements during treatment
• Specialises in managing lung cancer at various stages using non-invasive techniques
• Focuses on precision-based oncology to reduce side effects for patients

Dr Shruti Kate is a lung cancer expert who worked as a consultant at the illustrious Tata Memorial Hospital – India's premier cancer institution.

• Recognised internationally for research presented at the World Conference on Lung Cancer (WCLC)
• Uses immunotherapy – a treatment that triggers the immune system to fight cancer cells
• Specialises in metronomic therapy – frequent, low-dose drug delivery to manage advanced tumours
• Member of the International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer (IASCLC)
• Trained at Lady Hardinge Medical College and Maulana Azad Medical College