Lung Cancer Doctors Abroad — Page 5

Professor Choi Yong Soo is a leading thoracic surgeon at the Samsung Medical Center, specialising in surgical interventions for lung tumours.

• Focuses on thoracic surgery at one of South Korea's top-ranked medical institutions
• Expertise includes complex lung resections and managing various stages of thoracic malignancies
• Contributes to clinical research and surgical innovation within the hospital's dedicated cancer centre
• Part of a multidisciplinary team providing surgical solutions for respiratory oncology cases

Associate Professor Serap Kaya is a medical oncology specialist at Emsey Hospital with extensive training from Marmara University.

• Specialises in medical oncology at Emsey Hospital
• Completed a minor in medical oncology at Kocaeli University
• Previously served at Marmara University Pendik Training and Research Hospital
• Focuses on systemic treatments for advanced lung cancer cases
• Uses targeted drug therapies to improve patient survival outcomes

Professor Adnansayar is a leading thoracic surgeon at Liv Hospital who specialised in lung transplantation and complex airway reconstructions at the Karolinska Institute in Sweden.

• Performs robotic and thoracoscopic surgery – minimally invasive techniques for lung cancer that involve smaller incisions and less pain
• Fellow of the European Board of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery (FETCS)
• Member of the Turkish Ministry of Health Lung Transplantation Scientific Committee
• Completed training in lung transplantation at the University of Zurich in Switzerland
• Expert in trachea surgery for managing tumours and obstructive airway conditions

Professor Adnansayar specialises in robotic and thoracoscopic lung cancer surgery at Liv Hospital Ulus. He focuses on minimally invasive techniques to treat complex tumours while reducing recovery times.

• Uses robotic-assisted surgery for precise tumour removal with smaller incisions
• Performs thoracoscopic surgery to treat lung cancers without opening the chest
• Expert in trachea surgery and complex lung resections
• Specialises in paediatric thoracic surgery for younger patients with lung conditions
• Trained at Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine – a premier Turkish institution

Professor Duygu Derin is a leading medical oncologist at Liv Hospital Ulus with significant expertise in managing all types of lung cancer.

• Specialises in complex care for small cell and non-small cell lung malignancies
• Published over 30 scientific papers on international cancer treatment protocols
• Member of the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO)
• Recognised as an Associate Professor for her contributions to clinical oncology research
• Focuses on targeted drug therapies as part of multi-step cancer care

Professor Elnur Sahibov is a specialist radiation oncologist at Emsey Hospital who focuses on targeted treatment for thoracic tumours.

• Completed specialist training at Marmara University Faculty of Medicine
• Focuses on radiation therapy – a non-invasive way to shrink tumours
• Expertise includes precise dose planning to protect healthy lung tissue
• Fluent in English to assist international patients with treatment plans

Professor Ferah Ece is a US-trained specialist who completed a lung cancer fellowship at the MD Anderson Cancer Center – ranked as the top cancer hospital globally.

• Trained in interventional bronchoscopy at Johns Hopkins University to diagnose tumours without major surgery
• Serves on the Executive Board of the Turkish Lung Cancer Society
• Fellow of the American College of Chest Physicians (FCCP)
• Published 48 international research papers on thoracic diseases
• Uses minimally invasive diagnostic tools for faster staging and recovery

Associate Professor Turkan Ozturk Topcu is a specialist medical oncologist with global training from some of the world's most prestigious cancer institutions.

• Completed clinical rotations at the MD Anderson Cancer Center and Moffitt Cancer Center in the USA
• Trained at the Sunnybrook Odette Cancer Center in Canada focusing on complex oncology care
• Specialises in managing trachea, bronchial, and lung cancer cases
• Active member of the European Society for Medical Oncology and the American Society of Clinical Oncology

Professor Didem Karacetin is the Head of Radiation Oncology at Biruni University Hospital and completed specialist residency training at the world-leading Princess Margaret Hospital in Toronto.

• Treats lung cancer using targeted radiation to destroy tumours while sparing healthy tissue
• Uses brachytherapy for internal radiation delivery to treat complex thoracic and gynaecological cases
• Holds a phytotherapy qualification to support patient care with plant-based medicinal evidence
• Serves as a Professor at Health Sciences University Istanbul, training future radiation specialists

Associate Professor Murat Ayhan is a leading medical oncologist at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul who drives clinical research into advanced lung cancer therapies.

• Specialises in targeted therapies for ALK-positive and EGFR-mutant lung cancer cases
• Uses subcutaneous atezolizumab – a modern immunotherapy approach for faster delivery and better patient comfort
• Published real-world research on osimertinib and alectinib outcomes in resistant lung cancer subtypes
• Member of the Turkish Oncology Group, contributing to regional treatment guidelines

Professor Senem Karabulut holds a PhD in molecular oncology, allowing her to target lung cancer at a genetic level using the latest systemic therapies.

• Specialises in immunotherapy and targeted treatments that attack cancer cells specifically while sparing healthy tissue
• Ranked 14th in Turkey for her medical subspecialty examination and holds ESMO board certification
• Manages complex lung cancer cases at Biruni University Hospital using personalised molecular protocols
• Served as a full member of the Forensic Medicine Specialisation Board for medical oncology