Thymoma Doctors Abroad — Page 3

Dr. Turkan Ozturk Topcu is a clinical oncologist at Biruni University Hospital in Istanbul. She maintains professional ties with the MD Anderson Cancer Center in the USA. She specializes in the treatment of breast, lung, and gastrointestinal cancers. Dr. Topcu is a member of both ESMO and ASCO.

• Completed a fellowship at the Sunnybrook Odette Cancer Center Breast Clinic in Canada.
• Treats a wide range of conditions including liver, pancreatic, and gynecological cancers.
• Held clinical roles at major institutions like Moffitt Cancer Center in the USA.
• Works at Biruni University Hospital, a TEMOS-accredited facility in Turkey.

Associate Professor Nail Paksoy is an ESMO-certified medical oncologist specialising in complex thoracic and solid tumours at Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital.

• Holds European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) Board Certification
• Expert in Peptide Receptor Radionuclide Therapy (PRRT) – targeted radiation for neuroendocrine tumours
• Sub-investigator for major international clinical trials with Roche and Pfizer
• Specialised fellowship training in allergy, immunology, and oncology
• Published extensive research on rare sarcoma and carcinoma outcomes

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.

Professor Raj Nagarkar has performed over 50,000 cancer surgeries and holds a prestigious fellowship from the Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh.

• Specialises in thoracic surgical oncology – focuses on tumours in the chest cavity including thymoma
• Trained at the Tata Memorial Hospital, India's leading specialist cancer centre
• Oversees over 200 clinical trials to access emerging treatment protocols
• Serves as a Professor of Surgical Oncology for the Delhi National Board
• Member of the Royal College of Surgeons (MRCS)

Dr Chaitainya Borde is a senior nuclear medicine specialist at HCG Manavata Cancer Centre who has managed over 30,000 PET scans.

• Specialises in PET-CT imaging to accurately locate and stage thymoma tumours
• Expert in Lu-177 radionuclide therapy for targeted cancer treatment
• Provides nuclear cardiology services to assess heart health during cancer care
• Published medical researcher in nuclear scanning and therapy outcomes
• Manages complex cases involving radioiodine therapies and systemic scans

Dr Shruti Kate was a consultant at the world-renowned Tata Memorial Hospital before joining HCG Manavata Cancer Centre to lead complex oncology cases.

• Specialises in immunotherapy and metronomic therapy for advanced-stage cancer management
• Expert in treating solid tumours including thoracic and mediastinal cases
• Member of the International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer (IASLC)
• Presented original research on thoracic malignancies at the World Conference on Lung Cancer
• Trained at Maulana Azad Medical College and Tata Memorial Hospital

Professor Sridhar P.S. is a senior radiation oncologist at HCG Manavata Cancer Centre who has performed over 2,500 CyberKnife procedures.

• Specialises in precise radiotherapy for tumours located near critical structures like the heart or lungs
• Member of the Society for Neuro-Oncology and the Indian Association of Hyperthermia Oncology
• Expert in managing high-volume cases using robotic radiosurgery for complex thoracic tumours
• Holds a Diplomate of the National Board in radiotherapy from the National Board of Examination

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.

Prof. Dr. Abdullah Sakin is a professor of medical oncology. He treats solid tumors, including lung, breast, gastrointestinal, genitourinary, gynecologic, head and neck cancers, and melanoma.

He delivers personalized, evidence-based care. His treatments include chemotherapy, targeted therapy, immunotherapy, hormone therapy, and precision oncology. He has authored more than 200 scientific publications and takes part in international clinical research. This work advances patient-centered cancer care.

Associate Professor Abdullah Sakin is a leading medical oncologist at Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital with a background in managing complex thoracic tumours.

• Former Head of the Medical Oncology Department at Yüzüncü Yıl University Faculty of Medicine
• Specialises in medical oncology, coordinating chemotherapy and targeted drug therapies for chest-based tumours
• Served as an Education Officer at Prof. Dr. Cemil Taşçıoğlu City Hospital, training next-generation cancer specialists
• Recognised specialist in internal medicine, providing a whole-of-body approach to cancer care