Lung cancer stage 4 Doctors Abroad — Page 2

Dr. Saban Sec is a medical oncologist at Valued Med Hub Hospitals in Istanbul. He treats breast, lung, gastrointestinal, and rare tumors. Dr. Sec currently represents specialist physicians in the Turkish Medical Oncology Association. He conducted a significant clinical study involving 138 patients with HER2-positive gastric cancer.

• Expertise covers colorectal, prostate, urogenital, head, neck, and salivary gland cancers.
• Authored over 10 peer-reviewed articles on cancer prognosis and survival rates.
• Member of the Istanbul Medical Chamber and the Turkish Medical Oncology Association.
• Treats patients at a clinic holding the International Health Tourism Authorization Certificate.

Associate Professor Yusuf Acikgoz recently sharpened his oncology expertise at Ohio State University – one of the leading cancer research centres in the United States.

• Specialises in immunotherapy and novel drug treatments for advanced lung cancer
• Served as assistant investigator for global Phase III clinical trials
• Completed immuno-oncology training through the Central European Cooperative Oncology Group
• Member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
• Practises at Lokman Hekim University – a top-tier Turkish teaching hospital

Associate Professor Tahsin Ozatli is a specialist oncologist at Istinye University Liv Hospital with a focus on advanced-stage lung and gastrointestinal cancers.

• Promoted to Associate Professor for his academic contributions to medical oncology
• Trained at the Ankara Oncology Clinic, a premier centre for cancer research and care in Turkey
• Specialises in treating patients with metastatic lung cancer using systemic therapies
• Experienced in managing complex cases within regional training and research hospitals

Professor Cemil Bilir is a specialist medical oncologist at VM Medical Park Pendik with extensive international training from the Cleveland Clinic.

• Completed a research fellowship at Northeastern University in Boston focusing on biotechnology and nanomedicine
• Focuses on advanced-stage cancer management using evidence-based protocols from the latest clinical research
• Maintains active membership in the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
• Holds a PhD in Inorganic Chemistry, providing deep insight into how chemotherapy and targeted drugs work
• Serves as a Professor at Sakarya University Faculty of Medicine training future oncologists

Professor Gokhan Haciibrahimoglu is a specialist in thoracic surgical oncology who leads complex lung and tracheal interventions at Medical Park Göztepe Hospital Complex.

• Performs VATS (Video Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery) – a keyhole approach using small incisions for faster recovery and less pain
• Completed a prestige fellowship in thoracic-vascular surgery and transplantation at the University of Paris-Sud
• Specialises in managing disorders of the mediastinum and pleural diseases involving the lung lining
• Active member of the European Society of Thoracic Surgeons
• Published 13 papers in international journals focusing on chest and lung surgery

Professor Ozden is a dual-certified specialist in internal medicine and oncology at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital. He trained at Istanbul University's prestigious English Medical Program.

• Specialises in managing advanced-stage malignancies using systemic therapies
• Focuses on precision medicine for stage 4 respiratory cases
• Completed oncology subspecialty training at Kocaeli University's Faculty of Medicine
• Expert in coordinating multidisciplinary care for complex oncological needs

Dr. Muhammed Mustafa Atci is an Associate Professor of Medical Oncology at Liv Hospital Topkapı. He specializes in treating colon, breast, gastric, and lung cancers. He previously served as the Education Coordinator at Prof. Dr. Cemil Taşcıoğlu City Hospital. Dr. Atci is a member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO).

• Author of 19 peer-reviewed papers on gastrointestinal, thoracic, and endocrine cancers.
• Published studies on survival outcomes for stage IIB colon cancer in the Journal of Chemotherapy.
• Researches prognostic biomarkers using PET/CT scans and metabolic tumor volume.
• Treats complex oncological cases at the university-affiliated İstinye University clinic.

Dr. Irfan Cicin is a Professor of Medical Oncology at İstinye University Liv Hospital Topkapı. He specializes in treating complex cancers, including glioblastoma, lung cancer, and pancreatic tumors. He serves as a professor at the Trakya University Faculty of Medicine. Dr. Cicin previously served as a physician in the Turkish Air Force.

• Performs systemic therapies such as immunotherapy, chemotherapy, and hormone therapy.
• Treats a wide range of conditions including gynecologic, orthopedic, and neuro-oncology cases.
• Expert in HIPEC and chemoembolization for liver and abdominal malignancies.
• Works at a 300-bed university hospital with 33 medical departments.