Sarcoma Doctors Abroad — Page 6

Dr Shaunak Valame is a dedicated medical oncologist at HCG Manavata Cancer Centre with specific training in managing complex tumours through Indraprastha Apollo Hospital.

• Specialises in targeted therapies that attack cancer cells while minimising damage to healthy tissue
• Presented research at the American Society of Clinical Oncology symposium in San Francisco
• Focuses on the molecular basis of cancer to personalise treatment plans
• Former Registrar at the Jawaharlal Nehru Cancer Hospital and Research Centre
• Expertise includes chemotherapy and biological treatment for solid tumours

Dr Shruti Kate was a consultant at the Tata Memorial Hospital – India's premier specialist cancer centre – before joining HCG Manavata.

• Trained at the prestigious Lady Hardinge Medical College and Maulana Azad Medical College
• Specialises in medical oncology for solid tumours and paediatric cancer cases
• Uses immunotherapy – treatments that help the immune system recognise and attack cancer
• Applies metronomic therapy – low-dose, frequent drug delivery for treating advanced cancers
• Member of international societies including ASCO and the European Society for Medical Oncology

Associate Professor Abdullah Sakin is the former Head of Medical Oncology at Yüzüncü Yıl University. He currently leads the oncology team at Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital.

• Specialises in medical oncology for soft tissue and bone tumours
• Former Education Officer at Prof. Dr. Cemil Taşçıoğlu City Hospital
• Oversees systemic treatments including chemotherapy and targeted therapy for sarcomas
• Senior medical oncologist with experience leading university-level oncology departments