Small intestine cancer Doctors Abroad — Page 5

Associate Professor Nail Paksoy is an ESMO-certified medical oncologist specialising in complex gastrointestinal cancers and immunotherapy at Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital.

• Coordinates clinical trials for targeted therapies, focusing on matching specific genetic markers with the most effective drugs
• Uses peptide receptor radionuclide therapy (PRRT) – targeted radiation that treats neuroendocrine tumours with minimal damage to healthy tissue
• Holds European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) board certification, representing the highest international standard of oncological expertise
• Specialises in immunotherapy protocols for gastrointestinal malignancies, including small intestine and pancreatic cases

Professor Gul Alco is a leading radiation oncologist at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital, specialising in high-precision radiotherapy for abdominal tumours.

• Holds the rank of Professor at Istanbul Medipol University's radiation oncology department
• Focuses on radiation therapies that target tumours while protecting surrounding healthy organs
• Earned specialist credentials from Istanbul School of Medicine, a top Turkish medical faculty
• Expert in multidisciplinary care for managing complex gastrointestinal and small intestine cancer cases

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 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.

• Specialises in gastrointestinal system cancers including malignancies of the small intestine
• Completed advanced oncology residency at Karadeniz Technical University Faculty of Medicine
• Broadened her expertise at Sunnybrook Odette Cancer Center in Canada and Moffit Cancer Center
• Active member of the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO)
• Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to manage complex digestive tract cases

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.

The doctor completed specialization training in Radiation Oncology at Marmara University Faculty of Medicine from 2012 to 2016. Prior to this, the doctor completed an undergraduate degree in Medicine, taught in English, at the same institution from 2004 to 2011. The doctor has a strong foundation in medical education, beginning with high school education at Sixteen Numbered Shirvan School in Azerbaijan from 1998 to 2004.

Professor Mustafa Ondzhel is an internationally recognised oncosurgeon who leads the Department of Surgery at Istanbul Medipol University.

• Trained at the Cleveland Clinic in the USA, a world-leading centre for digestive tract surgery
• Holds European Commission on Coloproctology certification for colon and bowel disorders
• Specialises in multivisceral resection – complex surgery to remove tumours involving multiple organs
• Awarded 'Most Successful Scientist of the Year' by the Turkish National Society for health care research

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.

Dr Shruti Kate is a highly trained medical oncologist at HCG Manavata Cancer Centre. She completed her advanced oncology training at the world-renowned Tata Memorial Hospital in Mumbai.

• Performs the Whipple procedure – a complex surgery to remove tumours from the small intestine
• Expert in metronomic therapy – uses low-dose medication to stop tumour growth with fewer side effects
• Specialises in immunotherapy for advanced cancer cases where standard treatments have failed
• Member of the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO)
• Received international recognition for research into complex solid tumour management