Breast Cancer Doctors Abroad — Page 6

Uzm. Dr. Erkan Göcen is a Radiation Oncology Specialist at Çerkezköy Private Optimed Hospital (Optimed Health Group). He graduated from İstanbul University, İstanbul Faculty of Medicine (Çapa) in 2003.

Career: He trained and practiced in Radiation Oncology from 2010 to 2012. He worked in public and private health institutions from 2012 to 2016. He served in the private medical sector as a Radiation Oncology Specialist from 2016 to 2023. He has been at Optimed Hospital since 2024.

Clinical interests: cancers of the brain, head and neck, esophagus, stomach, colorectal, pancreas, prostate, bladder, lung, soft tissues (sarcomas), skin, uterus and cervix, and breast. Affiliations: Turkish Society for Radiation Oncology (TROD) and Tekirdağ Medical Chamber. Languages: English and Turkish.

Associate Professor Serap Kaya provides senior-level oversight for breast cancer care at Emsey Hospital, personally supervising chemotherapy protocols to ensure clinical accuracy.

• Holds a subspecialty qualification in medical oncology from Kocaeli University
• Manages complex drug therapies and systemic treatments for breast cancer
• Serves as a lead medical oncologist at a major JCI-accredited surgical centre
• Completed specialist oncology training at Kartal Dr. Lütfi Kırdar training hospital

Professor Duygu Derin is a leading medical oncologist at Liv Hospital Ulus, recognised across Europe for her expertise in complex cancer care.

• Specialises in medical oncology, including tailored drug therapies for breast cancer management
• Member of the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO)
• Authored over 30 scientific papers on advanced malignancy treatments
• Uses detailed biopsy and medical report reviews to design precise treatment plans
• Promoted to Associate Professor at Istanbul University, a top-tier medical faculty

Associate Professor Murat Ayhan is a leading medical oncologist at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul, where he spearheads international clinical trials for breast cancer care.

• Specialises in triple-negative breast cancer, focusing on survival outcomes and targeted chemotherapy response
• Expert in hormone receptor-positive and HER2-negative cases via molecular oncology research
• Researches neoadjuvant chemotherapy, a treatment used to shrink tumours before surgical removal
• Investigates advanced drug desensitisation to help patients tolerate essential chemotherapy medications

Dr Elnur Sahibov is a specialist medical doctor at Emsey Hospital who focuses on radiation oncology for managing breast cancer cases.

• Trained at Marmara University – a top-tier Turkish medical institution
• Specialises in radiotherapy, using targeted radiation to destroy cancer cells
• Manages patient care under the supervision of a senior Professor
• Works within a multidisciplinary team to coordinate radiation treatment plans
• Offers care tailored to individual patient needs and cancer stages

Professor Senem Karabulut is a leading medical oncologist at Biruni University Hospital who holds a PhD in molecular oncology – giving her deep expertise in the genetic mapping of tumours.

• Specialises in targeted therapies and immunotherapies that use the body's immune system to attack cancer cells
• Qualified by the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) for international excellence in cancer care
• Former full member of the Forensic Medicine 3rd Specialisation Board in medical oncology
• Trained at Istanbul University’s Oncology Institute, one of the region's top cancer research centres