Melanoma Doctors Abroad — Page 5

Professor Turkan Ozturk Topcu is a specialist medical oncologist at Biruni University Hospital with international training from the prestigious MD Anderson Cancer Center in the USA.

• Completed clinical observerships at the Moffitt Cancer Center and Canada's Sunnybrook Odette Cancer Center
• Specialises in treating skin cancers and complex tumours across multiple body systems
• Maintains active membership with the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO)
• Focuses on evidence-based protocols developed through her residencies and global clinical stays
• Expert in coordinating systemic therapies for patients with gastrointestinal and skeletal tumours

Associate Professor Nail Paksoy is an ESMO-certified medical oncologist specialising in immunotherapy and targeted systemic treatments for solid tumours. He currently leads oncology cases at Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital.

• Holds European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) Board Certification
• Fellowship-trained in both Medical Oncology and Allergy-Immunology
• Expert in Peptide Receptor Radionuclide Therapy (PRRT) for metastatic tumours
• Highly active in international clinical trials for immunotherapy and targeted agents
• Sub-specialised in managing complex medication hypersensitivity and desensitisation

Dr Elnur Sahibov is a radiation oncology specialist at Emsey Hospital who manages melanoma cases using targeted radiotherapy protocols.

• Trained at Marmara University Faculty of Medicine – a leading Turkish institution for oncology training
• Focuses on radiation therapy – uses high-energy beams to destroy cancer cells and shrink tumours
• Developed expertise through a four-year intensive residency programme in clinical radiation oncology
• Practises at the JCI-accredited Emsey Hospital alongside a multidisciplinary team

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.

Prof. Dr. Abdullah Sakin is a professor of medical oncology. He treats solid tumors, including lung, breast, gastrointestinal, genitourinary, gynecologic, head and neck cancers, and melanoma.

He delivers personalized, evidence-based care. His treatments include chemotherapy, targeted therapy, immunotherapy, hormone therapy, and precision oncology. He has authored more than 200 scientific publications and takes part in international clinical research. This work advances patient-centered cancer care.

Prof. Dr. Gül Alço is a radiation oncologist with about 27 years of experience. She treats breast, lung, prostate, gastrointestinal, gynecologic, central nervous system, head and neck, soft tissue, and bone cancers with radiotherapy.

Her expertise includes adaptive radiotherapy and radiosurgery. She uses advanced radiation techniques to provide personalized, evidence-based care in a multidisciplinary, patient-centered setting.