Chemotherapy for Brain Tumor 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.

Dr Shruti Kate is the Head of Medical Oncology at HCG Manavata Cancer Centre and previously served as a consultant at the prestigious Tata Memorial Hospital.

• Specialises in precise chemotherapy protocols for solid tumours and paediatric oncology
• Expert in using immunotherapy and metronomic therapy for advanced-stage cases
• Solo Indian recipient of the prestigious travel award at the World Conference on Lung Cancer
• Member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology and the European Society for Medical Oncology
• Trained at Maulana Azad Medical College and Tata Memorial Hospital

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 dedicated medical oncologist at HCG Manavata Cancer Centre with intensive training from the prestigious Indraprastha Apollo Hospital in New Delhi.

• Specialises in targeted therapies and the molecular basis of various tumours
• Presented stomach cancer research at the American Society of Clinical Oncology symposium in San Francisco
• Delivered expert lectures for the International Winter School of Oncology programme
• Holds a Diplomate of National Board in Medical Oncology
• Focuses on precision medicine to improve patient outcomes in complex oncology cases

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. 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.

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.

Professor Sridhar P.S. is a recognised neuro-oncology specialist at HCG Manavata Cancer Centre with over two decades of experience in the field. He holds several prestigious certifications, including a Diplomate of the National Board in radiotherapy.

• Active member of the Society for Neuro-Oncology, focusing on brain tumour therapy
• Specialises in precise radiotherapy and chemotherapy combinations
• Fellow of the Indian Association of Hyperthermia Oncology
• Consults at one of India's leading oncology centres for complex cases
• Member of the Association of Radiation Oncology of India