Stomach cancer stage 2 Doctors Abroad — Page 3

Associate Professor Yusuf Acikgoz brings high-level expertise to stomach cancer care, having recently served at Ohio State University – one of America's premier cancer research centres.

• Specialised in medical oncology for managing stage 2 stomach cancer via chemotherapy and targeted drugs
• Served as an investigator for the major CheckMate-649 stomach cancer clinical trial
• Expert in immuno-oncology, focusing on how the immune system can be trained to target tumours
• Member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)

Associate Professor Tahsin Ozatli is a specialist oncologist at Istinye University Liv Hospital with a focus on gastrointestinal cancers.

• Specialises in treating cancers of the digestive system, including the stomach and oesophagus
• Holds the academic title of Associate Professor, reflecting a deep engagement with oncological research
• Gained clinical expertise at the Ankara Oncology Clinic, a major Turkish centre for cancer care
• Managed complex cases during his tenure at the Erzurum Regional Training and Research Hospital

Professor Ozden is a specialist medical oncologist at VM Medical Park Pendik with dual qualifications in internal medicine and oncology.

• Treats stage 2 stomach cancer using targeted drug therapies and chemotherapy
• Trained at Istanbul University Cerrahpasa – one of the highest-ranked medical schools in the region
• Specialises in medical oncology to manage tumour growth before and after surgery
• Focuses on personalised treatment protocols for digestive system cancers

Professor Muzaffer Al is an expert in laparoscopic oncological surgery which allows for removing tumours through small incisions rather than open surgery.

• Trained in gastrointestinal cancer surgery at the Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine
• Specialises in laparoscopic techniques – offers patients smaller scars and faster recovery times
• Expert in oncological cancer surgery for digestive system malignancies
• Member of the Turkish Surgical Association focusing on modern surgical protocols

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.