Leiomyosarkoma Doctors in Turkey — Page 2

Professor Elnur Sahibov is a lead specialist at Emsey Hospital, having completed his radiation oncology training at the prestigious Marmara University Faculty of Medicine.

• Specialises in precise radiation therapy for soft tissue sarcomas like leiomyosarcoma
• Trained at Marmara University – one of Turkey's top medical institutions
• Focuses on using targeted radiation to shrink tumours and prevent recurrence
• Delivers care in English, making it easier for Australian patients to communicate

Associate Professor Nail Paksoy is a highly regarded medical oncologist specialising in complex sarcomas at Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital.

• Holds European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) Board Certification, a mark of top-tier professional standards
• Specialises in managing leiomyosarcoma and other soft tissue sarcomas using the latest systemic therapy protocols
• Expert in salvage therapy for pretreated metastatic sarcoma cases to improve patient outcomes
• Served as a subinvestigator in multiple international clinical trials for targeted cancer therapies
• Extensively published in medical journals on sarcoma treatments and chemotherapy desensitisation protocols

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 Turkan Ozturk Topcu is an expert medical oncologist at Biruni University Hospital with international training from the world-leading MD Anderson Cancer Center.

• Specialises in managing sarcomas and gynaecological cancers including uterine leiomyosarcoma
• Completed a clinical residency in medical oncology at Karadeniz Technical University
• Trained at the Sunnybrook Odette Cancer Centre in Canada specialising in complex cases
• Active member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
• Registered with the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) for evidence-based care

Prof. Dr. Abdullah Sakin is a professor of medical oncology. He treats solid tumors, including lung, breast, gastrointestinal, genitourinary, gynecologic, head and neck cancers, and melanoma.

He delivers personalized, evidence-based care. His treatments include chemotherapy, targeted therapy, immunotherapy, hormone therapy, and precision oncology. He has authored more than 200 scientific publications and takes part in international clinical research. This work advances patient-centered cancer care.

Prof. Dr. Gül Alço is a radiation oncologist with about 27 years of experience. She treats breast, lung, prostate, gastrointestinal, gynecologic, central nervous system, head and neck, soft tissue, and bone cancers with radiotherapy.

Her expertise includes adaptive radiotherapy and radiosurgery. She uses advanced radiation techniques to provide personalized, evidence-based care in a multidisciplinary, patient-centered setting.

Professor Ersin Ozturk is a surgical oncology specialist at Medicana Bursa Hospital with a doctorate in physiology and high-level training from the American Cleveland Clinic.

• Specialises in surgical oncology for complex soft tissue tumours and gastrointestinal cancers
• Completed a research fellowship in colorectal surgery at the Cleveland Clinic in the USA
• Holds a PhD in physiology which provides deeper insight into surgical recovery and body function
• Performs laparoscopic surgery using small incisions to reduce post-operative pain and hospital stays
• Former Associate Professor at Uludag University School of Medicine

Professor Engin is a pioneer in thermoradiotherapy who completed a prestigious post-doctoral fellowship at Thomas Jefferson University in the United States.

• Specialises in combined heat and radiation treatments for soft tissue tumours like leiomyosarcoma
• Former Coordinator of Oncological Sciences at the Johns Hopkins-affiliated Anadolu Medical Center
• Awarded a research scholarship by the American National Cancer Institute (NCI)
• Serves as the Director of Oncological Sciences at Medicana Bursa Hospital
• Previously chaired the Department of Radiation Oncology at Uludağ University

Associate Professor Ugur Ekici leads the surgical oncology efforts at Medicana Bahcelievler Hospital, focusing on complex cancer resections.

• Specialises in laparoscopic surgery – uses small incisions for faster recovery and less post-operative pain
• Focuses on abdominal cancer surgery including soft tissue tumours like leiomyosarcoma
• Trained at Sisli Etfal Hospital – a major Turkish surgical training centre
• Contributes to global oncology research with articles in international refereed journals

Associate Professor Abdullah Sakin is a leading medical oncologist at Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital, where he specialises in managing complex soft tissue tumours.

• Former Head of Medical Oncology at Yüzüncü Yıl University Faculty of Medicine
• Expert in medical oncology – uses targeted drug therapies to treat aggressive leiomyosarcoma cases
• Served as clinical education officer at Prof Dr Cemil Taşçıoğlu City Hospital
• Specialised in internal medicine at the prestigious Haseki Training and Research Hospital