Pancreatic cancer Doctors Abroad — Page 4

Associate Professor Nail Paksoy is a prominent medical oncologist at Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital who specialises in managing complex gastrointestinal malignancies.

• ESMO Board Certified in Medical Oncology, meeting the highest European standards for cancer care
• Investigates new treatment protocols as a subinvestigator for major clinical trials with Roche and Amgen
• Researching the effectiveness of FOLFIRINOX versus gemcitabine and nab-paclitaxel combinations
• Expert in Peptide Receptor Radionuclide Therapy (PRRT) – targeted radiation for neuroendocrine tumours

Dr. Atakan Topcu is a medical oncologist at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in treating solid tumors including lung, breast, and colorectal cancers. Dr. Topcu is an Associate Professor with over 50 peer-reviewed scientific publications. He sits on the Editorial Board of the medical journal BMC Cancer.

• Expertise in immunotherapy, targeted therapies, and geriatric oncology care.
• Treats cancer-related malnutrition, cachexia, and sarcopenia.
• Maintains active membership in the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO).
• Works at a JCI-accredited hospital specializing in advanced oncology treatments.

Professor Ercan Ozden serves as a medical oncology specialist at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital – a major Turkish facility accredited by the JCI.

• Completed subspecialty training in medical oncology at Kocaeli University Faculty of Medicine
• Focuses on pharmacological protocols for managing gastrointestinal tumours
• Graduated from Istanbul University's English medical programme
• Manages complex cases using chemotherapy and targeted biological therapies
• Trained in internal medicine at the prestigious Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine

Professor Muzaffer Al leads bariatric and metabolic surgery at Büyük Anadolu Hospital with a focus on complex oncological cancer surgery.

• Completed specialist laparoscopic training at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine
• Performs oncological cancer surgery using minimally invasive laparoscopy for smaller incisions
• Experienced in metabolic and gastric procedures within the General Surgery department
• Trained in anti-reflux surgical techniques to manage digestive system complications

Professor Gul Alco is a leading radiation oncologist at Medipol Hospital who specialises in using high-precision radiotherapy to treat complex internal tumours.

• Holds the rank of Professor at Istanbul Medipol University's radiation oncology department
• Focuses on precision-targeted radiation to shrink tumours while protecting healthy surrounding tissue
• Member of the Turkish Society for Radiation Oncology and specialised medical circles
• Experienced in managing advanced-stage gastrointestinal and pancreatic cases with multidisciplinary care

Dr. Irfan Cicin is a Professor of Medical Oncology at İstinye University Liv Hospital Topkapı. He specializes in treating complex cancers, including glioblastoma, lung cancer, and pancreatic tumors. He serves as a professor at the Trakya University Faculty of Medicine. Dr. Cicin previously served as a physician in the Turkish Air Force.

• Performs systemic therapies such as immunotherapy, chemotherapy, and hormone therapy.
• Treats a wide range of conditions including gynecologic, orthopedic, and neuro-oncology cases.
• Expert in HIPEC and chemoembolization for liver and abdominal malignancies.
• Works at a 300-bed university hospital with 33 medical departments.

Dr. Muhammed Mustafa Atci is an Associate Professor of Medical Oncology at Liv Hospital Topkapı. He specializes in treating colon, breast, gastric, and lung cancers. He previously served as the Education Coordinator at Prof. Dr. Cemil Taşcıoğlu City Hospital. Dr. Atci is a member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO).

• Author of 19 peer-reviewed papers on gastrointestinal, thoracic, and endocrine cancers.
• Published studies on survival outcomes for stage IIB colon cancer in the Journal of Chemotherapy.
• Researches prognostic biomarkers using PET/CT scans and metabolic tumor volume.
• Treats complex oncological cases at the university-affiliated İstinye University clinic.

Dr. Mustafa Serkan Alemdar is a clinical oncologist at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex. He specializes in treating complex solid tumors and blood cancers. Dr. Alemdar completed his medical degree and oncology fellowship at Akdeniz University. He is an active member of the Turkish Society of Medical Oncology.

• Treats a wide range of cancers including breast, lung, and prostate.
• Expert in hematology-oncology for conditions like leukemia, myeloma, and lymphoma.
• Performs systemic therapies such as chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and targeted biological therapy.
• Works at a facility that houses specialized oncology-bone marrow units and LINAC technology.

Dr Volkan Kinas is a highly focused surgical oncologist at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals who leads a specialised programme for complex abdominal tumours.

• Performs tumour resections for pancreatic and bile duct cancers
• Uses surgical techniques to manage gastric and colon cancer stages
• Focuses on oncological surgery to improve patient survival rates
• Trained in gastrointestinal surgery for high-risk surgical cases
• Manages thyroid and breast cancer within a multidisciplined team

Professor Lee, Kyu Taek brings global expertise to pancreatic cancer care at Samsung Medical Center, having trained at prestigious institutions like Stanford University. He serves as a senior specialist within one of South Korea's most prominent gastroenterology departments.

• Specialises in managing pancreatic, bile duct, and gallbladder cancers
• Uses endoscopy for internal imaging and biopsy of the pancreas
• Completed fellowship training at Stanford University School of Medicine
• Studied advanced gastrointestinal procedures at Kyoto Second Red Cross Hospital
• Active member of the Korean Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy