Hormone therapy 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 who specialises in hormone-positive cancer treatments and advanced immunotherapy.

• Holds ESMO Board Certification in Medical Oncology, an international gold standard for specialist cancer care
• Completed advanced fellowships in Allergy-Immunology and Medical Oncology at Istanbul University
• Sub-investigator for major international clinical trials with Roche, Pfizer, and AstraZeneca
• Authored over 30 international peer-reviewed research papers on breast, prostate, and lung cancer outcomes

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.

Prof. Dr. İbrahim Doğan is a gastroenterologist. He earned his MD from Ankara University Faculty of Medicine in 1991. He became an Internal Medicine specialist at Gazi University in 1996. He completed gastroenterology subspecialty training at İnönü University in 2001.

His academic career was at Gazi University. He served as Lecturer (2002), Assistant Professor (2003), Associate Professor (2007), and Professor (2012). He worked as a researcher at the University of California San Diego from 2004 to 2006. He has practiced at Koru Hospital since January 2023.

Clinical focus includes gastroesophageal reflux, irritable bowel syndrome, constipation, gastroparesis, achalasia, bloating, gas and belching, fecal incontinence, ulcerative colitis, and Crohn’s disease. He performs ERCP, stent placement, balloon and bougie dilation, polypectomy, argon plasma coagulation, double-balloon enteroscopy, and bleeding control.

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

• Specialises in medical oncology at Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital
• Former Education Officer at Prof Dr Cemil Taşçıoğlu City Hospital
• Completed fellowship training at the Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital
• Internal medicine specialist background provides a foundation for managing systemic hormone treatments

Dr Shaunak Valame is a dedicated medical oncologist at HCG Manavata Cancer Centre with specialised training in targeted and molecular therapies. He completed his medical oncology residency at the prestigious Indraprastha Apollo Hospital in New Delhi.

• Presented research on gastrointestinal cancer at the American Society of Clinical Oncology symposium
• Specialises in targeted therapies and the molecular basis of cancer treatment
• Delivered lectures for the International Winter School of Oncology programme
• Expertise in managing hormone-sensitive tumours using updated academic protocols
• Prior experience as a registrar at the Jawaharlal Nehru Cancer Hospital

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 a prestigious consultancy at Tata Memorial Hospital. She focuses on systemic treatments for solid tumours and complex malignancies.

• Specialises in managing breast, lung, and gynecological cancers using targeted medical protocols
• Expertise includes metronomic therapy and immunotherapy for advanced-stage cancer management
• Awarded the sole travel grant from India for the 2018 World Conference on Lung Cancer
• Certified member of the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO)
• Holds a DM in Medical Oncology from India's premier cancer institution

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.

The doctor graduated with a Bachelor of Medicine from Mysore University in 1996, followed by a Doctor of Medicine in radiotherapy from Banaras Hindu University in 2002. Further enhancing expertise, the doctor earned a Diplomate of National Board in radiotherapy in 2004.

The doctor is a member of several prestigious organizations, including the Association of Radiation Oncology of India, the Society for Neuro-Oncology, the Bangalore Oncology Group, and the Indian Association of Hyperthermia Oncology, reflecting a strong commitment to advancing the field of oncology.

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.

Professor Cho Jae-Yong brings academic precision to oncological care at Severance Hospital – a leading medical centre in South Korea.

• Specialises in medical oncology with a focus on systemic cancer treatments
• Practises at a major university-affiliated hospital known for research
• Contributes to clinical treatment protocols within a high-volume cancer centre
• Uses evidence-based approaches for managing hormone-sensitive malignancies