Lung cancer stage 4 Doctors Abroad — Page 3

Professor Adnan Sayar specialise in robotic and thoracoscopic surgery for complex lung cancers at Liv Hospital Ulus.

• Performs minimally invasive surgery using tiny incisions for faster recovery and less pain
• Expert in trachea surgery and managing advanced pleural diseases in the lungs
• Specialises in lung biopsies to ensure accurate diagnosis for staged treatment
• Trained at the prestigious Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine

Associate Professor Duygu Derin is a leading medical oncologist at Liv Hospital Ulus with significant expertise in managing advanced-stage lung tumours.

• Specialises in complex chemotherapy and targeted drug protocols for stage 4 cases
• Member of the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO)
• Published 30+ scientific papers on improving malignancy treatment outcomes
• Trained at Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine – one of Turkey's oldest medical schools
• Expert in multidisciplinary care for aggressive lung and gastrointestinal cancers

Associate Professor Nail Paksoy is a highly regarded medical oncologist specializing in advanced lung cancer treatments at Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital.

• Holds ESMO Board Certification in Medical Oncology, a prestigious European mark of clinical excellence
• Served as a sub-investigator for Pfizer in global trials comparing Lorlatinib to Crizotinib for NSCLC
• Developed published research on identifying mutation markers to improve lung cancer drug effectiveness
• Expertise in immunotherapy and targeted agents like Osimertinib and Alectinib for metastatic cases
• Previously practiced at the Istanbul University Oncology Institute, a major hub for complex cancer care

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.

Professor Gul Alco is a leading radiation oncologist at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital with high-level academic expertise in managing complex malignancies.

• Holds the rank of Professor at Istanbul Medipol University School of Medicine
• Specialises in radiation oncology for treating advanced-stage tumours
• Trained at Istanbul University, one of Turkey's oldest and most prestigious medical schools
• Focuses on precision radiotherapy to target cancer cells while sparing healthy tissue
• Member of key professional bodies dedicated to oncology and radiation research

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.

Dr. Ferah Ece is a pulmonologist at Liv Hospital Ulus in Istanbul. She completed a postdoctoral fellowship in lung cancer at MD Anderson Cancer Center. Dr. Ece also trained in interventional bronchoscopy at Johns Hopkins University. She is a Fellow of the American College of Chest Physicians (ACCP).

• Serves as an Executive Board Member of the Turkish Lung Cancer Society.
• Specializes in pneumonia, asthma, and stage 4 lung cancer treatment.
• Published over 40 international and 60 national medical research papers.
• Works at JCI-accredited Liv Hospital Ulus, a recipient of multiple quality awards.