Rectal cancer Doctors Abroad — Page 6

Associate Professor Nail Paksoy is an ESMO board-certified medical oncologist specialising in advanced systemic therapies for gastrointestinal and colorectal cancers.

• Serves as a sub-investigator for major international clinical trials, including AMGEN research into colorectal cancer treatments
• Expert in the FLOT chemotherapy regimen – an intensive drug combination used to shrink tumours before surgery
• Specialises in immunotherapy and targeted agents, including Atezolizumab and Regorafenib for complex cancer cases
• Member of the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) with international board certification

Professor Gul Alco is a leading radiation oncologist at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital with extensive academic credentials in cancer care.

• Specialises in radiation oncology for managing gastrointestinal and rectal tumours
• Holds the title of Professor at Istanbul Medipol University School of Medicine
• Focuses on precision radiotherapy to target tumours while sparing healthy tissue
• Member of prestigious oncology societies including ESTRO and ASTRO
• Trained at Istanbul University, one of Turkey's oldest medical institutions

Dr. Ayşe İrem Yasin is a medical oncologist at Medipol Acıbadem District Hospital in Istanbul. She holds a prestigious ESMO Board Certificate. Dr. Yasin specializes in solid tumors, including breast, lung, and gastrointestinal cancers. She treats complex cases such as Merkel cell carcinoma and cancers of unknown primary.

• Trained at Harvard Medical School, Cleveland Clinic, and Basel University Hospital.
• Completed a clinical observership at the Breast Cancer Unit in Novara, Italy.
• Treats brain and CNS malignancies, soft tissue sarcomas, and urologic cancers.
• Works at a JCI-accredited facility equipped with the da Vinci robotic system.

Professor Elnur Sahibov is a specialist radiation oncologist at Emsey Hospital who focuses on internal medicine and oncology treatments.

• Trained at Marmara University – one of Turkey's premier medical institutions
• Specialises in radiation oncology for managing gastrointestinal and pelvic tumours
• Qualified in medical English for clear communication with international patients
• Uses targeted radiation protocols to shrink tumours before surgical intervention

Professor Turkan Ozturk Topcu is an expert medical oncologist at Biruni University Hospital with international training from the world's leading cancer institutions.

• Completed clinical rotations at MD Anderson Cancer Center and Moffitt Cancer Center in the USA
• Specialises in colon and rectal cancer within the gastrointestinal system
• Gained specialised clinical insights at Sunnybrook Odette Cancer Center in Canada
• Member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
• Full member of the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO)

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.