Lung cancer stage 4 Doctors in Turkey — Page 2

Professor Cemil Bilir is a specialist medical oncologist at VM Medical Park Pendik with extensive international training from the Cleveland Clinic.

• Completed a research fellowship at Northeastern University in Boston focusing on biotechnology and nanomedicine
• Focuses on advanced-stage cancer management using evidence-based protocols from the latest clinical research
• Maintains active membership in the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
• Holds a PhD in Inorganic Chemistry, providing deep insight into how chemotherapy and targeted drugs work
• Serves as a Professor at Sakarya University Faculty of Medicine training future oncologists

Professor Gokhan Haciibrahimoglu is a specialist in thoracic surgical oncology who leads complex lung and tracheal interventions at Medical Park Göztepe Hospital Complex.

• Performs VATS (Video Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery) – a keyhole approach using small incisions for faster recovery and less pain
• Completed a prestige fellowship in thoracic-vascular surgery and transplantation at the University of Paris-Sud
• Specialises in managing disorders of the mediastinum and pleural diseases involving the lung lining
• Active member of the European Society of Thoracic Surgeons
• Published 13 papers in international journals focusing on chest and lung surgery

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.

Professor Ozden is a dual-certified specialist in internal medicine and oncology at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital. He trained at Istanbul University's prestigious English Medical Program.

• Specialises in managing advanced-stage malignancies using systemic therapies
• Focuses on precision medicine for stage 4 respiratory cases
• Completed oncology subspecialty training at Kocaeli University's Faculty of Medicine
• Expert in coordinating multidisciplinary care for complex oncological needs

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. 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.

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. 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.

Professor Didem Tastekin is a multi-award-winning oncologist who leads medical oncology at Biruni University Hospital, specialising in complex, intensive cancer cases.

• Recognised as the 2018 Best Researcher of the Year at the Istanbul University Oncology Institute
• Received the TUBITAK Incentive Award for her contributions to cancer research
• Holds double residencies in internal medicine and medical oncology
• Active member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
• Specialises in managing late-stage cases with tailored drug therapies

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

• Specialises in treating advanced-stage tumours using precise radiation delivery
• Director of Oncological Sciences at Medicana Bursa Hospital
• Former Chairman of Radiation Oncology at Uludağ University Medical College
• Received a research scholarship from the US National Cancer Institute (NCI)
• Expert in thermoradiotherapy, which uses heat to make cancer cells more sensitive to radiation

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.

Associate Professor Abdullah Sakin is the former Head of Medical Oncology at Yüzüncü Yıl University, where he led the department in managing complex cancer cases.

• Specialises in medical oncology for advanced-stage tumours at Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital
• Held senior clinical education roles at Prof Dr Cemil Taşçıoğlu City Hospital
• Former internal medicine specialist with deep expertise in managing systemic patient health during treatment
• Focuses on evidence-based protocols for patients with progressive respiratory malignancies