Breast cancer Doctors Abroad — Page 12

Associate Professor Ugur Ekici leads the surgical oncology efforts at Medicana Bahcelievler Hospital, bringing senior academic expertise to breast cancer cases.

• Specialises in oncological surgery for complex breast tumours
• Uses laparoscopic techniques – minimally invasive methods that aim for smaller scars and faster healing
• Published extensive research in international peer-reviewed medical journals
• Trained at Sisli Etfal Hospital General Surgery Clinic
• Focuses on precise surgical margins to improve patient recovery outcomes

Professor Engin is a specialist radiation oncologist who completed a post-doctoral fellowship at Thomas Jefferson University in the United States. He currently serves as the Director of Oncological Sciences at Medicana Bursa Hospital.

• Specialises in thermoradiotherapy – uses heat to make cancer cells more sensitive to radiation treatment
• Former Chairman of Radiation Oncology at Uludağ University Medical College – a major Turkish teaching hospital
• Research scholar at the National Cancer Institute (NCI) in the US, focusing on cancer risks
• Member of the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO)
• Published academic research on combined heat and radiation therapies for tumours

Dr Chaitainya Borde provides specialist nuclear medicine services at the HCG Manavata Cancer Centre, having managed over 30,000 PET scans during his career.

• Specialises in PET-CT scans for precise staging and monitoring of breast cancer tumours
• Uses Lu-177 RN therapies – targeted radioactive treatment that seeks out and destroys cancer cells
• Performs nuclear scans to detect if cancer has spread to other areas like the bones
• Published findings on nuclear medicine protocols in international medical journals

Professor Didem Tastekin is a multi-award-winning oncologist at Biruni University Hospital. She was named Best Researcher of the Year at Istanbul University Oncology Institute.

• Specialises in medical oncology for both early and advanced breast cancer stages
• Awarded the TUBITAK Incentive Award for her contributions to cancer research
• Member of the European Society of Medical Oncology (ESMO)
• Member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
• Subspecialised in medical oncology at the Istanbul University Oncology Institute

Professor Raj Nagarkar has performed over 50,000 cancer surgeries and holds a prestigious Royal College of Surgeons fellowship from Edinburgh.

• Trained in surgical oncology at Tata Memorial Hospital – a world-leading cancer research institution
• Specialises in breast and thoracic oncology with a focus on breast-conserving techniques
• Leads clinical trials for new cancer therapies to improve patient survival rates
• Professor of breast surgery at Maharashtra University of Health Sciences
• Has managed over 200 clinical trials investigating new oncology protocols

Professor Prakasit Chirappapha is a dedicated oncosurgeon at Bumrungrad International Hospital, specialising in the surgical management of breast cancer tumours.

• Focuses on oncoplastic surgery to combine cancer removal with breast reconstruction
• Performs sentinel lymph node biopsies to check for cancer spread with less swelling
• Specialises in breast-conserving surgery to preserve natural tissue while removing tumours
• Practices at a JCI-accredited facility known for international patient standards

Dr Shaunak Valame is a dedicated medical oncologist at HCG Manavata Cancer Centre with specific training from the prestigious Indraprastha Apollo Hospital.

• Specialises in targeted therapies that attack cancer cells while minimising damage to healthy tissue
• Expert in the molecular basis of cancer to personalise treatment plans
• Presented oncology research to the American Society of Clinical Oncology in San Francisco
• Former registrar at the Jawaharlal Nehru Cancer Hospital and Research Centre
• Selected to lecture at the International Winter School of Oncology programme

Dr Aditya Adhav is a specialist surgical oncologist at HCG Manavata Cancer Centre, where he focuses exclusively on surgical interventions for breast malignancy.

• Specialises in breast-conserving surgery to remove tumours while preserving as much natural tissue as possible
• Performs modified radical mastectomies for more advanced cases requiring significant tissue removal
• Lead specialist for chemotherapy port placements and precision core cut biopsies
• Lifetime member of the Association of Breast Surgeons of India (ABSI)
• Fellowship-trained specifically in breast surgery at a dedicated oncology hospital

Dr Shruti Kate trained at the world-renowned Tata Memorial Hospital, where she previously served as a consultant in medical oncology.

• Specialises in managing advanced breast cancer cases using immunotherapy and metronomic therapy
• Member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
• Recipient of the international travel award at the World Conference on Lung Cancer
• Handled complex solid tumours at Lady Hardinge Medical College
• Member of the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO)

Professor Eun Ju Son is a dedicated breast cancer specialist at Severance Hospital – one of South Korea's premier medical institutions.

• Specialises in medical oncology specifically for breast cancer patients
• Expert in multidisciplinary care for early and advanced-stage cases
• Focuses on targeted treatment plans within the Severance Cancer Clinic
• Member of the Korean Society of Medical Oncology