Chemotherapy for breast cancer Doctors Abroad — Page 2

Associate Professor Tahsin Ozatli has managed over 1,100 oncology treatments at Istinye University Liv Hospital, specialising in targeted drug therapies for breast cancer.

• Promoted to Associate Professor in recognition of his clinical expertise
• Trained at the dedicated Ankara Oncology Clinic, Turkey's first specialised cancer centre
• Handled complex cases at Erzurum Regional Training and Research Hospital
• Focuses on systemic treatments for breast, lung, and gastrointestinal cancers
• Coordinates multidisciplinary care plans with radiation oncologists and surgeons

Dr. Baha Zengel is a general surgeon at Medicalpoint International Hospital. He specializes in oncoplastic breast surgery and thyroid diseases. He holds a doctorate in Basic Oncology from Dokuz Eylül University. Dr. Zengel serves as a founding board member of the Basic Oncology Association. He works at a JCI-accredited facility in İzmir.

• Performs breast-conserving mastectomy and simultaneous reconstructions.
• Expert in ROLL and SNOLL localization techniques for non-palpable lesions.
• Treats patients using laparoscopic cholecystectomy for gallbladder diseases.
• Former board member of the Aegean Region Surgery Association.

Professor Cemil Bilir is a highly qualified medical oncologist at VM Medical Park Pendik who is currently pursuing a PhD in inorganic chemistry to deepen his expertise in treatment formulations.

• Completed a research fellowship at Northeastern University's Center for Pharmaceutical Biotechnology and Nanomedicine in Boston
• Published extensive research on medical oncology during his tenure as a Professor at Sakarya University
• Gained international clinical experience through a rotation at the world-leading Cleveland Clinic
• Holds active memberships in the European Society for Medical Oncology and the American Society of Clinical Oncology

Associate Professor Hasan Mutlu is a medical oncology specialist at Medical Park Antalya who focuses on targeted cancer therapies and next-generation genetic research.

• Specialises in precise chemotherapy protocols and immunotherapy for organ tumours
• Researched medical oncology at Akdeniz University to achieve his Associate Professorship
• Experienced in using complementary medicine alongside traditional breast cancer treatments
• Practises at Medical Park Antalya – a leading private hospital complex in Turkey
• Expert in matching specific genetic markers to tailored cancer medications

Professor Mustafa Serkan Alemdar is a medical oncology specialist at Medical Park Antalya with deep roots in university-level clinical research.

• Specialised in medical oncology at Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine
• Completed dual specialisations in both internal medicine and medical oncology
• Served at Akdeniz University Hospital for over a decade across various roles
• Practises at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex – a major JCI-accredited facility

Associate Professor Muhammed Mustafa Atci is a leading medical oncologist at İstinye University Liv Hospital Topkapı, specialising in tailormade chemotherapy protocols for complex breast cancer cases.

• Expert in managing high-risk breast cancer based on BRCA genetic mutation profiles
• Specialises in adjuvant capecitabine therapy for patients with residual triple-negative breast cancer
• Published researcher on the impact of metabolic tumour volume on chemotherapy response
• Active member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
• Education Coordinator for Medical Oncology at one of Turkey's major training hospitals

Professor Ercan Ozden is a specialist in medical oncology who completed his advanced subspecialty training at the Kocaeli University Faculty of Medicine.

• Specialised in medical oncology and internal medicine at Istanbul University's renowned Cerrahpaşa Faculty
• Practises at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital – a major multidisciplinary medical centre
• Focuses on tailoring chemotherapy protocols for breast cancer patients
• Member of the Turkish Society of Medical Oncology

Professor Irfan Cicin is a senior medical oncologist who leads cancer care at İstinye University Liv Hospital Topkapı. He holds a professorship at Trakya University, where he trains the next generation of cancer specialists.

• Completed specialist oncology fellowship at Trakya University Faculty of Medicine
• Experienced in managing complex internal medicine cases alongside chemotherapy
• Served as a physician for the Turkish Air Force Command
• Former lead oncologist at Elazığ Training and Research Hospital
• Expertise covers a broad range of hard-to-treat solid tumours

Uzm. Dr. Erkan Göcen is a Radiation Oncology Specialist at Çerkezköy Private Optimed Hospital (Optimed Health Group). He graduated from İstanbul University, İstanbul Faculty of Medicine (Çapa) in 2003.

Career: He trained and practiced in Radiation Oncology from 2010 to 2012. He worked in public and private health institutions from 2012 to 2016. He served in the private medical sector as a Radiation Oncology Specialist from 2016 to 2023. He has been at Optimed Hospital since 2024.

Clinical interests: cancers of the brain, head and neck, esophagus, stomach, colorectal, pancreas, prostate, bladder, lung, soft tissues (sarcomas), skin, uterus and cervix, and breast. Affiliations: Turkish Society for Radiation Oncology (TROD) and Tekirdağ Medical Chamber. Languages: English and Turkish.

The doctor is a highly skilled gynecologist with a specialized focus in oncogynecology, providing expert care in the diagnosis and treatment of gynecological cancers. With extensive experience in both surgical and non-surgical approaches, the doctor is committed to advancing women's health through innovative treatments and compassionate care.