Tonsil cancer Doctors Abroad — Page 3

Professor Erkan Karatas is a highly trained specialist in head and neck surgery, with a focus on managing complex cases at Atlas University Hospital.

• Trained in head and neck surgery at leading institutions in Munich and Bern
• Uses sialendoscopy – a minimally invasive technique for treating salivary gland complications
• Member of the American Academy of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery
• Specialised in endoscopic surgery, allowing for less invasive access to difficult areas
• Certified by the Turkish Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery Qualification Board

Professor Elnur Sahibov is a radiation oncology specialist at Emsey Hospital who focuses on targeted radiotherapy for head and neck malignancies.

• Trained at Marmara University – a top-tier medical institution and research centre
• Specialises in radiation therapy for complex tumours of the throat and mouth
• Uses targeted radiation to destroy cancer cells while sparing healthy tissue
• Expertise includes treating advanced-stage cases requiring precise dosage planning

Professor Gul Alco is a leading radiation oncologist at Medipol Hospital who specialises in precise radiotherapy for tumours of the head and neck.

• Holds the rank of Professor at Istanbul Medipol University – a top-tier medical training institution
• Uses intensity-modulated radiation therapy to target tonsil tumours while protecting nearby healthy tissues
• Focuses on reducing side effects like dry mouth and swallowing difficulties during treatment
• Member of the Turkish Society for Radiation Oncology

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.

Associate Professor Nail Paksoy is a European-certified medical oncologist with significant expertise in managing solid tumours and head and neck cancers.

• Board Certified by the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) in Paris
• Serves as a sub-investigator for major international clinical trials with Roche and Bayer
• Specialised in medical oncology at the Istanbul University Oncology Institute
• Published extensively on immunotherapy and chemotherapy regimens for metastatic or recurrent cases