Sarcoma Doctors Abroad — Page 3

Associate Professor Yusuf Acikgoz brings high-level expertise to sarcoma care, having recently completed a medical oncology tenure at Ohio State University in the United States.

• Specialises in medical oncology at Lokman Hekim University Ankara Hospital
• Investigates new therapies as a researcher in global Phase III clinical trials
• Holds certifications in human subjects protection and good clinical practice
• Member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
• Qualified via the Occupational English Test for clear patient communication

Associate Professor Tahsin Ozatli is a senior oncologist at Istinye University Liv Hospital who brings high-level academic expertise to complex cancer cases.

• Promoted to Associate Professor in 2016 for his clinical and academic contributions
• Trained at the Ankara Oncology Clinic specializing in tumour management
• Held senior oncology roles at the Erzurum Regional Training and Research Hospital
• Focuses on systemic therapies for various solid tumours including gastrointestinal cases

Associate Professor Nail Paksoy is a highly regarded medical oncologist specializing in complex sarcoma care at Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital.

• ESMO Board Certified specialist with advanced training in medical oncology and immunology
• Expert in managing Ewing's Sarcoma using high-dose chemotherapy for better patient outcomes
• Specialises in treating resistant desmoid tumours and metastatic osteosarcoma with targeted therapies
• Sub-investigator for major international clinical trials involving NTRK-fusion positive solid tumours
• Extensively published researcher on salvage therapies for heavily pretreated sarcoma cases

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 Alemdar is a dual-specialised medical oncologist at Medical Park Antalya, focusing on systemic treatments for soft tissue and bone tumours.

• Specialises in chemotherapy and immunotherapy for complex sarcoma cases
• Qualified in both internal medicine and medical oncology from Akdeniz University
• Former specialist at Antalya Training and Research Hospital, a major regional centre
• Member of the Turkish Medical Oncology Association
• Focuses on precision medicine to target specific tumour markers

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.

2017: Oticon Medical Scientific Center Copenhagen Denmark.
2016: ICLO Teaching Center New Endoscopic Approaches to Lateral Skull Base, Inner Ear and Cerebello-Pontine Angle, Verona Italy
2016: World Hearing Center, Institute of Physiology and Pathology of Hearing, Warsaw,Poland
2015: Cochlear Science and Research Center Berlin Germany.
2014: Cochlear implant Center Medel Company Innsburck, Austria.
2014: Hannover Medical School. Clinic for Laryngology, Rhinology and Otology, Hannover, Germany
2014: Academy of Hearing Aid Acoustics (Akademie für Hörgerate-Akustik), Lübeck, Germany.
2013: International European Sialendoscopy Training Center, Geneva, Switzerland.
2012: University clinic of ORL, Head and Neck Surgery, klinikum der Universitat, Munchen, Germany.
2012: University clinic of ORL, Head and Neck Surgery, Bern, Switzerland.
2011: University clinic of ORL, Head and Neck Surgery, klinikum der Universitat, Munchen, Germany.
2007: The Ohio State University, Medical Faculty, Department of Otolaryngology, Division of Otology and Neurotology. Columbus, Ohio, USA.
2006: University of Würzburg, Department of Otolaryngology, Division of Otology and Neurotology. Würzburg, Germany.
1999-2003 İnönü Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi Kulak Burun Boğaz Anabilim Dalı
1993-1999 İstanbul Üniversitesi Cerrahpaşa Tıp Fakültesi

Turkish Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery Association

Turkish Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery Foundation

Turkish Rhinology Society

Tigris-Euphrates Basin Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery Association

Gaziantep Otorhinolaryngology Association

Turkish Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery Qualification Board

Turkish Otology Association

Malatya Otorhinolaryngology Association

American Academy of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery

Mediterranean Society of Otology and Audiology

International Vertigo Association

Professor Arslan is a medical oncology specialist at Medicalpoint International Hospital who trained at Hacettepe University – Turkey's most prestigious medical institution for cancer care.

• Treats soft tissue and bone sarcomas using systemic therapy protocols
• Holds full membership with the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO)
• Specialised in medical oncology at Hacettepe University Oncology Hospital
• Active member of the Turkish Medical Oncology Association
• Manages complex cases within a multidisciplinary hospital setting

Professor Lim Do Hoon leads the Radiation Oncology Department at Samsung Medical Center, one of Asia's most prestigious treatment facilities.

• Specialises in radiation therapy for sarcoma and central nervous system tumours
• Primary focus includes treating paediatric tumours and complex haematologic cancers
• Completed residency at Seoul National University Hospital – South Korea's premier medical institution
• Trained at Seoul National University College of Medicine to handle high-complexity cases