Chemotherapy for stomach cancer Doctors Abroad — Page 2

Professor Ercan Ozden is a medical oncology specialist at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital who trained at the prestigious Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine.

• Subspecialised in medical oncology at Kocaeli University Faculty of Medicine
• Completed his residency in internal medicine at Cerrahpaşa Faculty – renowned for its English medical programme
• Focuses on systemic treatments for gastrointestinal cancers
• Extensive academic background in diagnosing and treating complex oncological cases
• Practises at VM Medical Park – a JCI-accredited facility known for clinical excellence

Professor Mustafa Serkan Alemdar is a dual-certified specialist in internal medicine and medical oncology at the Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex.

• Trained at Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine in both general and oncological medicine
• Focuses on systemic treatments for gastrointestinal cancers
• Member of the Turkish Society of Medical Oncology
• Served at major public research centres and university hospitals in Turkey
• Specialises in coordinating complex chemotherapy protocols for stomach cancer cases

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 Ayşe İrem Yasin is a European-certified medical oncologist specialising in gastrointestinal cancers, including complex stomach adenocarcinomas. She holds a prestigious ESMO Board Certificate from Paris, marking her as a leading expert in international chemotherapy protocols.

• Completed clinical observerships at world-class institutions including Harvard Medical School and Cleveland Clinic
• Specialises in treating gastrointestinal malignancies and stomach adenocarcinomas
• Fellowship-trained in medical oncology at Bezmialem Vakıf University
• Practises at Medipol Acıbadem District Hospital in Istanbul

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 Nail Paksoy is a board-certified medical oncologist with a strong focus on advanced gastrointestinal cancers. He currently leads oncology services at Medipol Bahcelievler Private Hospital.

• Holds ESMO Board Certification in Medical Oncology, an internationally recognised standard of excellence
• Specialises in the FLOT regimen, a specific chemotherapy protocol for stomach cancer cases
• Served as a sub-investigator for major international clinical trials with ROCHE and Pfizer
• Specialised in manageing chemotherapy-induced side effects for gastrointestinal cancer patients
• Member of the Turkish Oncology Group and extensively published in international medical journals

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.

Dr Shruti Kate serves as the Head of Department at HCG Manavata Cancer Centre following her tenure at the prestigious Tata Memorial Hospital.

• Specialises in precise drug delivery through metronomic therapy and immunotherapy
• Expertise includes complex digestive tract procedures such as the Whipple operation
• Solo Indian recipient of the prestigious Travel Award at the World Conference on Lung Cancer
• Member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology and European Society for Medical Oncology
• Active researcher contributing to international protocols for advanced solid tumours

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.

Professor Raj Nagarkar performed his surgical oncology training at the prestigious Tata Memorial Hospital and holds an MRCS from the Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh.

• Performed over 50,000 cancer surgeries during his career
• Leads clinical research as an investigator for over 200 phase 1–3 clinical trials
• Serves as a Professor for DNB Superspecialty Surgical Oncology
• Specialises in thoracic and breast oncology at HCG Manavata Cancer Centre
• Acts as Professor for Breast Surgery at Maharashtra University of Health Sciences

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. Shaunak Valame is a medical oncologist at HCG Manavata Cancer Centre in Nashik. He specializes in the molecular basis of cancer and targeted therapies. Dr. Valame completed his DNB training in medical oncology at Indraprastha Apollo Hospital. He previously served as a registrar at Jawaharlal Nehru Cancer Hospital.

• Presented stomach cancer research at the ASCO Gastrointestinal Cancer Symposium in San Francisco.
• Expert in chemotherapy and targeted therapy for breast, lung, and gastrointestinal cancers.
• Treats various solid tumors, pediatric cancers, and hematological malignancies.
• Works at an NABH-accredited center that treats over 75,000 patients annually.

Associate Professor Abdullah Sakin is a leading medical oncologist who formerly served as the Head of the Department of Medical Oncology at Yüzüncü Yıl University Faculty of Medicine.

• Specialises in managing complex chemotherapy protocols for gastrointestinal malignancies
• Functions as the Education Officer at major training and research hospitals
• Holds advanced dual qualifications in both Internal Medicine and Medical Oncology
• Active member of the Turkish Medical Oncology Association
• Lead researcher in oncology at Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital

Professor Lalit Banswal has performed over 10,000 major surgeries at HCG Manavata Cancer Centre. He leads surgical interventions for complex gastrointestinal malignancies using robotic and laparoscopic techniques.

• Completed a surgical oncology fellowship at the prestigious Tata Medical Centre
• Serves as Assistant Professor at the State Cancer Institute
• Specialises in minimally invasive robotic surgery for stomach and esophageal cancers
• Acted as Co-principal Investigator for oncology research at Tata Medical Center
• Expert in Whipple procedures and total robotic mesorectumectomy