Chemotherapy for Sarcomas Doctors Abroad — Page 2

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.

Associate Professor Nail Paksoy is an ESMO board-certified medical oncologist specialising in high-dose chemotherapy protocols for complex sarcoma cases.

• Published research on high-dose chemotherapy specifically for Ewing's sarcoma
• Expertise in using salvage therapies like temozolomide for heavily pretreated metastatic sarcoma
• Investigated the efficacy of sorafenib for progressive desmoid tumours and metastatic osteosarcoma
• Board certified by the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) in Paris
• Served as a subinvestigator in international clinical trials for NTRK-fusion positive solid tumours

Professor Hilmi Apak leads Biruni University Hospital's paediatric oncology services and previously served as the Head of Department at Istanbul University for over fifteen years.

• Specialises in complex chemotherapy protocols for paediatric sarcomas and leukemias
• Published 75 papers in international medical journals focusing on childhood blood disorders
• Former Board Member of the Turkish Paediatric Society and the Turkish Adolescent Association
• Served as Associate Editor for the Turkish Archives of Paediatrics for nearly two decades
• Expertise includes CAR T-cell therapy and bone marrow transplantation for high-risk cases

Associate Professor Omer Dogru is a dual-qualified expert in paediatric haematology and oncology based at Biruni University Hospital. He manages complex blood-related cancers and solid tumours in younger patients.

• Completed specialist oncology training at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine
• Sub-specialised in bone marrow transplantation at the Göztepe Hospital unit
• Maintains international standing as a member of the European Bone Marrow Transplantation group
• Held academic teaching roles at several leading Turkish university medical faculties
• Member of the Turkish Pediatric Hematology Association

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.

Associate Professor Ayse Irem Yasin is a highly qualified medical oncologist at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital, holding a prestigious certification from the European Society for Medical Oncology.

• Specialises in treating soft tissue sarcomas and complex tumours
• Completed international clinical observerships at Cleveland Clinic and Harvard Medical School
• Expertise includes gastrointestinal, urological, and central nervous system malignancies
• Holds a fellowship in medical oncology from Bezmialem Vakif University
• Member of the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) board

Associate Professor Abdullah Sakin is the former Head of Medical Oncology at Yüzüncü Yıl University Faculty of Medicine. He leads the oncology department at Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital in Istanbul.

• Previously served as an Education Officer at Prof. Dr. Cemil Taşçıoğlu City Hospital
• Highly active in clinical training and medical education for oncology specialists
• Member of the Turkish Society of Medical Oncology
• Specialises in internal medicine and complex medical oncology protocols

The doctor is an experienced nuclear medicine specialist at HCG Manavata Cancer Centre with 12 years in the field. The doctor specializes in various nuclear scans, PET-CT scans, and nuclear cardiology services, demonstrating proficiency in radioiodine and Lu-177 RN therapies. Over the course of their career, the doctor has managed more than 30,000 PET scans and treated over 1,000 thyroid cancer patients. Additionally, the doctor has contributed to the field through published papers in various medical journals.

Dr Lalit Banswal has performed 10,000 major operations and serves as an Assistant Professor at the State Cancer Institute.

• Completed a surgical oncology fellowship at the prestigious Tata Medical Centre
• Led original clinical research projects into advanced gastrointestinal oncology
• Specialises in precise robotic and minimally invasive cancer surgeries
• Served as a co-principal investigator for complex medical research studies

Professor Metin Demirkaya is a leading specialist in paediatric oncology at Medicana Bursa Hospital, where he manages complex chemotherapy protocols for young patients.

• Completed advanced residency training in Paediatric Oncology at Bursa Uludag University
• Served at the GATA Paediatric Hematology-Oncology and Bone Marrow Transplantation Centre
• Former Associate Professor at Bursa Uludag University School of Medicine
• Broad expertise in treating childhood cancers including bone and soft tissue sarcomas
• Heads the Paediatric Oncology department at one of Turkey's largest private hospitals

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 Sridhar P.S. is a senior consultant oncologist who leads complex treatment planning at HCG Manavata Cancer Centre. He holds a Diplomate of National Board in radiotherapy and specialises in evidence-based protocols for hard-to-treat tumours.

• Member of the Society for Neuro-Oncology for advanced tumour management
• Certified by the National Board of Examination in radiotherapy
• Active member of the Indian Association of Hyperthermia Oncology
• Specialises in combining systemic therapies with precise radiation techniques
• Member of the Association of Radiation Oncology of India

Dr Girish Badarkhe is a specialized clinical haematologist based at the HCG Manavata Cancer Centre – a facility renowned for high-volume cancer care.

• Holds a Doctorate of Medicine (DM) in Clinical Haematology from Medical College Calcutta
• Expertise includes chemotherapy protocols for complex blood-related tumours
• Background in Pathology from Mumbai provides deeper insight into tumour cell behaviour
• Focused on precision medicine for bone and soft tissue malignancies
• Highly regarded for managing intensive haematology-oncology treatment plans