Stomach cancer Doctors Abroad — Page 6

Professor Gul Alco is a leading radiation oncologist at Medipol Hospital who specialises in using targeted radiotherapy to treat abdominal tumours.

• Uses Intensity-Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT) – focuses high-dose radiation on tumours while protecting nearby healthy organs
• Holds the title of Professor at Istanbul Medipol University – one of Turkey's top medical training institutions
• Expert in Image-Guided Radiation Therapy (IGRT) – uses real-time imaging to account for organ movement during treatment
• Member of the Turkish Society for Radiation Oncology

Associate Professor Nail Paksoy is a board-certified medical oncologist specialising in advanced treatment protocols for gastrointestinal malignancies at Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital.

• Specialises in the FLOT chemotherapy regimen for both operable and metastatic stomach cancer cases
• ESMO Board Certified in Medical Oncology, an international mark of excellence in cancer care
• Managed clinical trials for targeted therapies, including NTRK-fusion positive solid tumours
• Extensive research background in peptide receptor radionuclide therapy (PRRT) for neuroendocrine tumours

Professor Turkan Ozturk Topcu is an expert medical oncologist at Biruni University Hospital with international training from the prestigious MD Anderson Cancer Centre.

• Specialises in gastrointestinal cancers including stomach and oesophageal tumours
• Completed residency in medical oncology at Karadeniz Technical University
• Member of the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO)
• Holds professional membership with the American Society of Medical Oncology (ASCO)
• Focuses on targeted systemic therapies for cancers of the digestive system

Dr. Ayşe İrem Yasin is a medical oncologist at Medipol Acıbadem District Hospital in Istanbul. She holds a prestigious ESMO Board Certificate. Dr. Yasin specializes in solid tumors, including breast, lung, and gastrointestinal cancers. She treats complex cases such as Merkel cell carcinoma and cancers of unknown primary.

• Trained at Harvard Medical School, Cleveland Clinic, and Basel University Hospital.
• Completed a clinical observership at the Breast Cancer Unit in Novara, Italy.
• Treats brain and CNS malignancies, soft tissue sarcomas, and urologic cancers.
• Works at a JCI-accredited facility equipped with the da Vinci robotic system.

Dr. Mustafa Ondzhel is a professor of oncosurgery and proctology at Medipol Mega University Hospital. He spent five years as a practicing surgeon at the Cleveland Clinic in the USA. Dr. Ondzhel specializes in treating bowel cancer and complex rectal disorders. He is a founder of the Eurasian Colorectal Technologies Association.

• Holds a proctology qualification certificate from the European Commission on Coloproctology.
• Received the Most Successful Scientist of the Year award in the healthcare category.
• Performs Whipple surgery and distal pancreatectomy for gastrointestinal cancers.
• Confirmed as an Official International Fellow of the American Society of Colorectal Surgeons.

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.

Dr Elnur Sahibov is a dedicated specialist in radiation oncology at Emsey Hospital, having completed his medical training at the prestigious Marmara University.

• Specialises in radiation oncology for managing gastrointestinal tumours like stomach cancer
• Focuses on targeted radiation therapy to treat tumours while sparing healthy tissue
• Trained at Marmara University Faculty of Medicine, a top-tier Turkish institution
• Fluent in English and Turkish, facilitating clear communication for international patients

Prof. Dr. Ali Aydın Yavuz is a radiation oncology professor. He graduated from Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine in 1989. He completed his specialty training in radiation oncology in 1996. He led the Department of Radiation Oncology at Karadeniz Technical University from 1997 to 2006. He served as an associate professor at Karadeniz Technical University and Başkent University from 2004 to 2009. He was Head of Radiation Oncology at Başkent University. He also served as Chief Physician of Başkent University Adana Kışla Campus for three years. He became a professor at Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine in 2009 and remained on the faculty until 2018.

Internationally, he delivered Turkey’s first oral presentations at ASCO in 1999 and at ASTRO in 2000. In 2008 he gained experience at MD Anderson Cancer Center. He has authored many international publications. He now practices at Koru Ankara Hospital. His clinical focus includes lung, head and neck, brain, breast, gastrointestinal, urologic, gynecologic, skin, and soft tissue tumors.

Prof. Dr. Gül Alço is a radiation oncologist with about 27 years of experience. She treats breast, lung, prostate, gastrointestinal, gynecologic, central nervous system, head and neck, soft tissue, and bone cancers with radiotherapy.

Her expertise includes adaptive radiotherapy and radiosurgery. She uses advanced radiation techniques to provide personalized, evidence-based care in a multidisciplinary, patient-centered setting.