Chemotherapy for lung cancer Doctors Abroad — Page 2

Professor Irfan Cicin is a senior medical oncologist who leads complex cancer care at Istinye University Liv Hospital Topkapi.

• Holds the rank of Professor of Medical Oncology at Trakya University Faculty of Medicine
• Completed specialized fellowship training in internal medicine and medical oncology
• Served as a physician for the Turkish Air Force Command at Etimesgut Military Hospital
• Treats patients at Liv Hospital – a facility known for high-specification diagnostic technology

Associate Professor Atakan Topcu is an expert in medical oncology who specialises in modern lung cancer treatments and managing patient nutrition during chemotherapy.

• Published over 50 scientific articles on solid tumours and immunotherapy outcomes
• Editorial Board Member for BMC Cancer, a respected international medical journal
• Extensive expertise in targeted therapies and geriatric oncology for older patients
• Active member of the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO)
• Completed a clinical observership at the University of Leicester in the UK

Associate Professor Nail Paksoy is an ESMO board-certified medical oncologist specialising in advanced lung cancer treatments at Medipol Bahcelievler Hospital.

• Serves as a subinvestigator for major international clinical trials with Pfizer and Roche for lung cancer therapies
• Holds prestigious European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) certification from Paris
• Published research on targeted treatments for ALK-positive and EGFR-mutant lung cancers
• Completed advanced fellowships in both oncology and allergy-immunology
• Specialises in immunotherapy protocols including Atezolizumab and Pembrolizumab for various tumours

Associate Professor Ayse Irem Yasin is an ESMO-certified medical oncologist who holds an international clinical background from Harvard Medical School and the Cleveland Clinic.

• Specialises in managing lung cancer, adenocarcinomas, and complex urological malignancies
• Earned a prestigious European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) board certification in Paris
• Completed international observerships at Basel University Hospital and Maggiore della Carità Hospital
• Practises at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital with a focus on evidence-based chemotherapy protocols

Dr. Ahmer Arif Shaikh is a surgical oncologist at HCG Manavata Cancer Centre. He specializes in oral cancer treatment with a focus on organ preservation. Dr. Shaikh completed fellowship training in head and neck surgical oncology at the same center. He is proficient in performing major maxillofacial and head and neck surgeries.

• Expert in functional rehabilitation for patients recovering from oral cancer.
• Active researcher with multiple publications in various medical journals.
• Works at an NABH-accredited center that treats over 75,000 patients yearly.
• Treats complex conditions including tongue, thyroid, and tonsil cancers.

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.

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.

Dr. Lalit Banswal is a surgical oncologist at HCG Manavata Cancer Centre in Nashik. He has successfully performed more than 10,000 major surgeries. Dr. Banswal focuses on gastrointestinal cancer and robotic surgical techniques. He completed a two-year fellowship at the Tata Medical Centre, Kolkata.

• Specializes in minimally invasive procedures, including laparoscopy and thoracoscopy.
• Performs robotic cancer surgeries and advanced endoscopic procedures.
• Served as a former assistant professor at the State Cancer Institute.
• Acts as a co-principal investigator for original clinical research projects.
• Treats complex esophageal, stomach, colon, and rectal cancers.

Dr. Raj Nagarkar has performed over 50,000 cancer surgeries at HCG Manavata Cancer Centre. He specializes in breast and thoracic surgical oncology. Dr. Nagarkar trained at the prestigious Tata Memorial Hospital in Mumbai. He is a Member of the Royal College of Surgeons in Edinburgh.

• Participated as a lead investigator in more than 200 clinical trials.
• Serves as a professor for DNB Superspecialty Surgical Oncology.
• Expert in complex procedures including mastectomy and thoracic resections.
• Founder of Curie Manavata Cancer Centre, a major regional treatment hub.

Dr Shaunak Valame is a medical oncologist at HCG Manavata Cancer Centre who has presented research at the American Society of Clinical Oncology symposium in San Francisco.

• Completed specialist DNB Medical Oncology training at Indraprastha Apollo Hospital in New Delhi
• Specialises in targeted therapies and the molecular basis of various cancer types
• Served as a registrar at the Jawaharlal Nehru Cancer Hospital and Research Centre
• Delivered lectures for the International Winter School of Oncology programme at AIIMS
• Focuses on implementing research-based protocols for complex oncology cases

Dr Shruti Kate is a lung cancer specialist who received the prestigious travel award at the World Conference on Lung Cancer in Toronto.

• Serves as Head of Department and Consultant at HCG Manavata Cancer Centre
• Former consultant at Tata Memorial Hospital – India's premier cancer research institution
• Uses immunotherapy and metronomic low-dose drug protocols for advanced-stage cases
• Member of the International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer (IASLC)
• Maintains active membership with the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)