Prostate cancer Doctors Abroad — Page 9

Professor Tolga Akman leads the urology department at Medicana Bahcelievler Hospital, where he performs keyhole surgery for prostate and kidney tumours.

• Treats prostate cancer using laparoscopic surgery to reduce scarring and speed up recovery
• Specialises in uro-oncology with a focus on surgical removal of tumours
• Provides nerve-sparing techniques to help preserve sexual and urinary function
• Trained at Istanbul University School of Medicine, a premier medical institution

Professor Ahmet Cag Cal is a leading uro-oncology specialist who completed research at the University of California, Los Angeles and Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center.

• Specialises in managing advanced-stage prostate cancer cases
• Trained at the Mayo Clinic in uro-oncology research
• Former Vice Dean at the Izmir University of Economics Faculty of Medicine
• Member of international urology and molecular genetics research groups
• Performs nerve-sparing surgery to preserve function after tumour removal

Professor Kayihan Engin is a specialist radiation oncologist who completed a prestigious post-doctoral fellowship in thermoradiotherapy at Thomas Jefferson University in the USA.

• Directs oncological sciences at Medicana Bursa Hospital – leads the team in complex cancer treatment planning
• Former Chairman of Radiation Oncology at Uludağ University – trained upcoming specialists in the field
• Research fellow at the National Cancer Institute (USA) – focused on cancer risks and occupational exposures
• Expert in thermoradiotherapy – uses heat to make radiation more effective against solid tumours

Professor Sridhar P.S. is a specialist in radiotherapy who focuses on non-surgical treatments for prostate cancer at the HCG Manavata Cancer Centre.

• Specialises in radiotherapy – uses targeted radiation beams to kill cancer cells without surgery
• Holds a Diplomate of National Board in radiotherapy – a top-tier Indian medical qualification
• Focuses on neuro-oncology and hyperthermia – using heat to make radiation more effective
• Member of the Association of Radiation Oncology of India
• Member of the Society for Neuro-Oncology

The doctor is an experienced nuclear medicine specialist at HCG Manavata Cancer Centre with 12 years in the field. The doctor specializes in various nuclear scans, PET-CT scans, and nuclear cardiology services, demonstrating proficiency in radioiodine and Lu-177 RN therapies. Over the course of their career, the doctor has managed more than 30,000 PET scans and treated over 1,000 thyroid cancer patients. Additionally, the doctor has contributed to the field through published papers in various medical journals.

Dr Shruti Kate was a consultant at the world-renowned Tata Memorial Hospital before joining HCG Manavata Cancer Centre as a specialist in genitourinary cancers.

• Focuses on advanced prostate cancer using immunotherapy to trigger the body's immune system
• Uses metronomic therapy, which involves frequent low-dose medication to limit side effects
• Member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology and European Society for Medical Oncology
• Awarded by the World Conference on Lung Cancer for her clinical research contributions

Dr Shaunak Valame is a medical oncologist at HCG Manavata Cancer Centre with extensive training in targeted therapies for cancer care.

• Completed specialist oncology training at the prestigious Indraprastha Apollo Hospital in New Delhi
• Focuses on molecular-based treatments that target specific cancer cells to reduce side effects
• Presented research to the American Society of Clinical Oncology in San Francisco
• Former registrar at the Jawaharlal Nehru Cancer Hospital and Research Centre
• Expert in managing personalised medication plans for advanced cancer stages

Dr. Raj Nagarkar has performed over 50,000 cancer surgeries at HCG Manavata Cancer Centre. He specializes in breast and thoracic surgical oncology. Dr. Nagarkar trained at the prestigious Tata Memorial Hospital in Mumbai. He is a Member of the Royal College of Surgeons in Edinburgh.

• Participated as a lead investigator in more than 200 clinical trials.
• Serves as a professor for DNB Superspecialty Surgical Oncology.
• Expert in complex procedures including mastectomy and thoracic resections.
• Founder of Curie Manavata Cancer Centre, a major regional treatment hub.