Breast cancer Doctors Abroad — Page 3

Associate Professor Yusuf Acikgoz recently completed a prestigious medical oncology fellowship at Ohio State University, bringing global clinical trial experience to Lokman Hekim University.

• Performed 900+ oncology treatments with a focus on targeted medical therapies
• Served as an investigator for global Phase III clinical trials for breast cancer drugs
• Holds international certification in immuno-oncology from the Central European Cooperative Oncology Group
• Active member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)

Professor Turkan Ozturk Topcu is a specialist medical oncologist at Valued Med Hub Hospitals with international training from North America's top cancer institutes.

• Completed a fellowship at the Sunnybrook Odette Cancer Center Breast Cancer Clinic in Canada
• Conducted clinical observations at the prestigious MD Anderson Cancer Center in the USA
• Specialises in medical oncology including systemic treatments like chemotherapy and targeted therapy
• Formerly a specialist at Istanbul Göztepe Education and Research Hospital
• Expertise covers the management of both early and advanced-stage breast malignancies

Dr Saban Sec is a leading Turkish medical oncologist who serves as the Specialist Representative for the Turkish Medical Oncology Association. He specialises in tailored drug therapies for complex and high-risk breast malignancies.

• Expert in managing high-risk breast cancer involving BRCA genetic mutations
• Uses metabolic tumour volume to predict how patients respond to chemotherapy before treatment begins
• Researches how diabetes and glucose levels impact the success of preoperative chemotherapy
• Trained at major Turkish institutions including Haseki and Prof Dr Cemil Tascioglu City Hospital
• Published researcher on using HER2-targeted therapies and systemic treatments for advanced cases

Professor Didem Tastekin is a senior medical oncologist at Valued Med Hub Hospitals with over a decade of specialised hospital practice in breast cancer care.

• Holds a professorship at the prestigious Istanbul University Oncology Institute
• Completed formal sub-specialist training in medical oncology for complex drug treatments
• Focuses on cancer vaccines and targeted therapies for breast tumours
• Expert in managing rare and difficult-to-treat cancer subtypes
• Member of the Turkish Medical Oncology Association

Dr asawadech Sanbua is a specialist radiation oncologist at Panacee Hospital who has managed over 900 cancer treatments using an integrative approach.

• Specialises in oncothermia – a heat-based therapy that helps destroy cancer cells
• Uses VMAT and IMRT to deliver high-precision radiation directly to tumours
• Trained in palliative care at Khon Kaen University's Karunrak Center
• Provides targeted drug therapy and immunotherapy to boost the body's natural defences
• Expert in complex treatment planning for both routine and difficult cases

Associate Professor Tahsin Ozatli has managed over 1,100 oncology procedures and leads the medical oncology team at Istinye University Liv Hospital.

• Specialises in systemic therapies for breast, lung, and gastrointestinal cancers
• Earned the title of Associate Professor at a major Turkish medical faculty
• Previously served as an oncology specialist at Ankara Oncology Clinic
• Held senior physician roles at Erzurum Regional Training and Research Hospital

Professor Cemil Bilir is a leading medical oncologist specialising in targeted cancer therapies, having refined his expertise at the prestigious Cleveland Clinic and Northeastern University in the US.

• Focuses on pharmaceutical biotechnology and nanomedicine to deliver precise cancer treatments
• Awarded full Professorship at Sakarya University Faculty of Medicine for his academic leadership
• Holds professional memberships with both the American (ASCO) and European (ESMO) Societies for Medical Oncology
• Expert in medical oncology residency training, formerly teaching at several top Turkish medical universities

Associate Professor Ercan Ozden is a medical oncology specialist at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital focusing on systemic therapies for breast cancer.

• Trained at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa faculty – a top-tier medical school in Turkey
• Specialises in medical oncology and internal medicine for integrated patient care
• Manages chemotherapy and targeted drug protocols for various cancer stages
• Completed subspecialty training at Kocaeli University focusing on modern oncological treatments