Stomach cancer Doctors Abroad — Page 6

Associate Professor Nail Paksoy is a board-certified medical oncologist specialising in advanced treatment protocols for gastrointestinal malignancies at Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital.

• Specialises in the FLOT chemotherapy regimen for both operable and metastatic stomach cancer cases
• ESMO Board Certified in Medical Oncology, an international mark of excellence in cancer care
• Managed clinical trials for targeted therapies, including NTRK-fusion positive solid tumours
• Extensive research background in peptide receptor radionuclide therapy (PRRT) for neuroendocrine tumours

Assistant Professor Meltem Topalgokceli Selam focuses on the medical management of gastrointestinal cancers at Liv Hospital Ulus. She holds a senior academic role at one of Turkey's leading private medical centres.

• Specialises in gastrointestinal system cancers including stomach and oesophageal cases
• Trained at the Oncology Institute within the Istanbul Faculty of Medicine
• Member of the Turkish Medical Oncology Society and Istanbul Breast Cancer Research Group
• Contributes to clinical research with over 10 national and international scientific publications

Dr. Mustafa Ondzhel is a professor of oncosurgery and proctology at Medipol Mega University Hospital. He spent five years as a practicing surgeon at the Cleveland Clinic in the USA. Dr. Ondzhel specializes in treating bowel cancer and complex rectal disorders. He is a founder of the Eurasian Colorectal Technologies Association.

• Holds a proctology qualification certificate from the European Commission on Coloproctology.
• Received the Most Successful Scientist of the Year award in the healthcare category.
• Performs Whipple surgery and distal pancreatectomy for gastrointestinal cancers.
• Confirmed as an Official International Fellow of the American Society of Colorectal Surgeons.

Professor Turkan Ozturk Topcu is an expert medical oncologist at Biruni University Hospital with international training from the prestigious MD Anderson Cancer Centre.

• Specialises in gastrointestinal cancers including stomach and oesophageal tumours
• Completed residency in medical oncology at Karadeniz Technical University
• Member of the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO)
• Holds professional membership with the American Society of Medical Oncology (ASCO)
• Focuses on targeted systemic therapies for cancers of the digestive system

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.

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 Elnur Sahibov is a dedicated specialist in radiation oncology at Emsey Hospital, having completed his medical training at the prestigious Marmara University.

• Specialises in radiation oncology for managing gastrointestinal tumours like stomach cancer
• Focuses on targeted radiation therapy to treat tumours while sparing healthy tissue
• Trained at Marmara University Faculty of Medicine, a top-tier Turkish institution
• Fluent in English and Turkish, facilitating clear communication for international patients

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

• Specialises in medical oncology, focusing on stomach cancer and gastrointestinal tumours
• Former Education Officer at Prof. Dr. Cemil Taşçıoğlu City Hospital
• Directs patient care using modern chemotherapy and targeted drug protocols
• Member of the Turkish Medical Oncology Association and ESMO

Professor Bunyamin Kaplan is a senior radiation oncologist at the Medipol Mega University Hospital – one of Turkey's largest private medical complexes.

• Specialises in precise radiation therapy for gastrointestinal tumours
• Uses advanced imaging to target cancer cells while sparing healthy tissue
• Member of the Turkish Society of Radiation Oncology
• Practices at a JCI-accredited facility known for high standards

Associate Professor Emrah Eraslan gained his specialist oncology credentials at the Dr Abdurrahman Yurtaslan Ankara Oncology Hospital – one of Turkey's premier cancer research and education centres.

• Specialises in medical oncology for cases of stomach and gastrointestinal cancers
• Develops personalised chemotherapy and targeted therapy protocols for gastrointestinal malignancies
• Served as a senior physician at major state oncology research institutions
• Contributes to clinical research with numerous peer-reviewed publications on solid tumours
• Addresses complex stomach cancer cases within a multidisciplinary hospital setting

Dr Chaitainya Borde has managed over 30,000 PET scans at HCG Manavata Cancer Centre – a massive volume that ensures high accuracy in disease staging.

• Specialises in Lu-177 therapies – a targeted treatment that delivers radiation directly to tumour cells
• Expert in nuclear imaging to assess how stomach tumours respond to chemotherapy
• Experienced in PET-CT scans for identifying exact cancer spread before surgery
• Focuses on precision nuclear cardiology to monitor heart health during cancer treatment