Colon Cancer Doctors Abroad — Page 4

Professor Gul Alco is a leading radiation oncologist at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital, specialising in high-precision radiotherapy for gastrointestinal malignancies.

• Holds a professorship at Istanbul Medipol University, a top-tier medical training institution
• Uses stereotactic radiation to target tumours with millimetre precision while protecting healthy bowel tissue
• Focuses on multidisciplinary care for colorectal cases to improve patient survival rates
• Active member of the Turkish Society for Radiation Oncology
• Published clinical research on modern radiotherapy techniques for pelvic tumours

Education

Ondokuz Mayıs University Faculty of Medicine (1991)

KTÜ Faculty of Medicine Farabi Hospital (Specialization.1998)

Istanbul University Çapa Faculty of Medicine (Laparoscopic Surgery Training, 2002)

Istanbul University Çapa Faculty of Medicine (Laparoscopic Antireflux Surgery Training, 2006)

Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine (General Surgery Clinic Advance Laparoscopic Surgery, Laparoscopic Bariatric Surgery, Morbid Obesity and Oncological Cancer Surgery Training, 2010i)

Professor Tarik Salman is a leading medical oncologist at Medicalpoint International who previously completed clinical training at the world-renowned Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.

• Specialises in colon cancer using comprehensive genomic profiling to create individualised treatment plans
• Uses immuno-oncology and targeted therapies to attack cancer cells while sparing healthy tissue
• Completed a clinical visitor programme at the Moffitt Cancer Center in Florida
• Former board member of the Turkish Society of Medical Oncology
• Active member of the European Society of Medical Oncology since 2012

Associate Professor Mustafa Serkan Alemdar is a medical oncology specialist at the Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex – a leading private hospital group in Turkey.

• Completed specialist oncology training at Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine
• Focuses on systemic therapies for colon cancer management
• Expert in managing internal medicine complications during cancer care
• Former medical oncologist at Antalya Training and Research Hospital

Assoc. Prof. Ayşe İrem Yasin, M.D., is a medical oncologist who specializes in solid tumors. Her clinical focus includes breast, lung, gastrointestinal, gynecologic, and urologic cancers. She also treats brain and other CNS tumors, soft tissue sarcomas, head and neck cancers, adenocarcinomas, melanoma, Merkel cell carcinoma, and cancers of unknown primary. She practices at Medipol Acıbadem District Hospital (2025–present). She previously worked at Şişli Etfal Training and Research Hospital (2023–2025).

She completed a Medical Oncology fellowship at Bezmialem Vakıf University (2019–2022). This followed an Internal Medicine residency at the same institution (2012–2016). Her international experience includes the Breast Cancer Unit at the University of Piemonte Orientale in Novara (2022). She also trained at Basel University Hospital, Cleveland Clinic, and Harvard Medical School. She holds the ESMO Board Certificate (2022).

Assoc. Prof. Atakan Topçu, M.D., is a medical oncologist at Medipol University and Medipol Acıbadem Regional Hospital. He treats solid tumors, including lung, breast, colorectal, gastric, and neuroendocrine cancers. His work also covers targeted therapies, immunotherapy, geriatric oncology, and cancer-related malnutrition, cachexia, and sarcopenia.

He has authored more than 50 peer-reviewed papers. Recent work includes a 2024 Frontiers in Medicine study on geriatric syndromes and a 2023 Future Oncology paper on sarcopenia and anxiety in lung cancer. He has also published on the CONUT score in breast cancer and on malnutrition in HER2-negative metastatic gastric cancer.

Dr. Topçu serves on the Editorial Board of BMC Cancer. He is a member of the Turkish Society of Medical Oncology, ESMO, and the Turkish Geriatrics Society. Education and training: M.D., Uludağ University; residency in Internal Medicine, Marmara University; fellowship in Medical Oncology, Bezmialem Vakıf University.

Dr. Irfan Cicin is a Professor of Medical Oncology at the Trakya University Faculty of Medicine (2015–present). He has over 20 years of medical oncology experience and has held academic roles since 2010.

Education: MD, Istanbul University – Cerrahpaşa (1991–1997). Residency in Internal Medicine, Trakya University (1997–2002). Fellowship in Medical Oncology, Trakya University (2002–2004).

Practice: Medical Oncologist, Trakya University (2005–2008). Medical Oncologist, Elazığ Training and Research Hospital (2008–2010). Associate Professor of Medical Oncology, Trakya University (2010–2015). He previously served as a physician in the Turkish Air Force at Etimesgut Military Hospital (2004–2005).

Professor Ozden is a medical oncology specialist at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital with deep expertise in managing advanced gastrointestinal malignancies.

• Completed subspecialty training in medical oncology at Kocaeli University Faculty of Medicine
• Focuses on systemic therapies including targeted treatment and immunotherapy for bowel cancers
• Expertise in managing complex internal medicine cases alongside oncological care
• Trained at Istanbul University Cerrahpasa – one of Turkey's oldest and most prestigious medical schools

Associate Professor Babek Tabandeh is a senior surgeon at Medical Park Göztepe who specialises in cancer surgery and minimally invasive techniques.

• International Fellow of the American College of Surgeons
• Focuses on minimally invasive surgeries to reduce pain and scarring
• Senior lecturer at the Bahçeşehir University Faculty of Medicine
• Published over 40 research papers on surgical outcomes
• Member of the Istanbul Surgery Association and Turkish Medical Association

Associate Professor Nail Paksoy is an ESMO-certified medical oncologist specialising in complex gastrointestinal cancers at Medipol Bahcelievler University Hospital.

• Specialises in colorectal cancer management and systemic chemotherapy protocols
• Served as a sub-investigator for the global AMGEN RECITE trial focusing on colorectal cancer
• Holds European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) Board Certification
• Expert in PRRT therapy – a targeted radiation treatment used for neuroendocrine tumours
• Research contributor to the Turkish Oncology Group on third-line metastatic colorectal treatments

Dr Volkan Kinas is a surgical specialist at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals with a clear focus on gastrointestinal cancer surgery.

• Treats colon cancer using oncological surgery principles to improve long-term outcomes
• Specialises in surgical management of the digestive tract, including gastric and pancreatic cases
• Focuses on precision removal of tumours while preserving healthy tissue function
• Practices at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals, a multi-specialist centre with international patient experience