Immunotherapy for breast cancer Doctors Abroad — Page 2

Associate Professor Tahsin Ozatli is a senior oncologist at Istinye University Liv Hospital who focuses on targeted treatments for difficult breast cancer cases.

• Promoted to Associate Professor in 2016 for his contributions to clinical oncology
• Served at the Ankara Oncology Clinic – one of Turkey's specialised cancer centres
• Manages complex treatment plans involving immunotherapy and gastrointestinal cancer protocols
• Trained at the Regional Training and Research Hospital in Erzurum
• Member of the medical faculty at Selcuk University

Professor Cemil Bilir is a highly qualified medical oncologist who researched pharmaceutical biotechnology and nanomedicine at Northeastern University in Boston.

• Holds a PhD in Inorganic Chemistry, focusing on the molecular science behind cancer treatments
• Maintains active memberships in the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) and ESMO
• Completed an international clinical rotation at the prestigious Cleveland Clinic in the United States
• Serves as a Professor at Sakarya University Faculty of Medicine, training the next generation of oncologists

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 Ozden is a medical oncology specialist at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital who focuses on internal medicine and systemic cancer therapies.

• Completed the English Medical Programme at Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine
• Specialised in medical oncology at Kocaeli University Faculty of Medicine
• Expertise in internal medicine residency from Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine
• Treats patients at VM Medical Park, a major JCI-accredited hospital in Istanbul

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

• Education Coordinator for medical oncology at one of Turkey's major city hospitals
• Published key research on BRCA mutation profiles and high-risk breast cancer characteristics
• Expert in managing residual triple-negative breast cancer following neoadjuvant therapy
• Active member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) since 2018
• Researched metabolic tumour volume to predict patient response to chemotherapy

Professor Irfan Cicin is a senior medical oncologist who leads the oncology department at İstinye University – one of Turkey's premier medical training institutions.

• Specialises in tailored immunotherapy protocols for complex breast cancer cases
• Completed dedicated fellowship training in medical oncology at Trakya University
• Serves as a Professor of Medical Oncology, training the next generation of specialists
• Expert in managing internal medicine complications during intensive cancer therapies
• Extensive academic background with over two decades in clinical research and practice

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

• Specialised in medical oncology at Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine
• Managed complex oncology cases at Antalya Training and Research Hospital
• Expertise includes designing personalised chemotherapy and immunotherapy protocols
• Practises at a major multidisciplinary hospital hub in Turkey
• Focuses on systemic treatments for solid tumours including breast cancer

Associate Professor Ayse Irem Yasin is a certified European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) specialist with international training in advanced breast cancer care.

• Completed a dedicated observership at the Breast Cancer Unit in Novara, Italy
• Earned the prestigious ESMO Board Certificate in Paris
• Trained at world-leading institutions including Cleveland Clinic and Harvard Medical School
• Specialises in managing complex breast and urological malignancies
• Practises at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital in Istanbul

Associate Professor Nail Paksoy is a dual-qualified expert in both Immunotherapy and Medical Oncology, holding European Board Certification from ESMO.

• Specialised fellowship training in Allergy and Immunology alongside Medical Oncology
• Served as a sub-investigator on major ROCHE and AstraZeneca international clinical trials for breast cancer
• Extensively published on HER2-positive breast cancer outcomes and immunotherapy response
• Expertise in managing complex systemic treatments and drug hypersensitivity desensitisation

Associate Professor Atakan Topcu is a leading medical oncologist at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital with a strong focus on immunotherapy and targeted treatments for solid tumours.

• Published over 50 scientific articles in peer-reviewed journals on oncology and patient outcomes
• Serves on the editorial board for BMC Cancer, a major international medical journal
• Researches neoadjuvant chemotherapy responses specifically in breast cancer cases
• Member of the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO)
• Completed a clinical observership at the University of Leicester in the United Kingdom

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.