Chemotherapy for esophageal carcinoma Doctors Abroad — Page 2

Associate Professor Muhammed Mustafa Atci is a highly regarded medical oncologist at İstinye University Liv Hospital Topkapı, where he serves as Education Coordinator for medical oncology.

• Published research specifically on survival factors in esophageal squamous cell carcinoma
• Active member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
• Specialises in chemotherapy protocols for gastrointestinal and oesophageal cancers
• Expertise in managing complex metastatic cases using evidence-based systemic therapies
• Former medical oncology lead at major Turkish state research hospitals

Professor Ercan Ozden is a dual-qualified specialist in medical oncology and internal medicine at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital.

• Completed his medical degree in the English programme at Istanbul University Cerrahpasa
• Underwent six years of intensive subspecialty training in medical oncology at Kocaeli University
• Focuses on systemic treatments for gastrointestinal cancers including esophageal carcinoma
• Holds a specialist licence in internal medicine with broad clinical experience

Professor Mustafa Serkan Alemdar is a medical oncology specialist at Medical Park Antalya with deep expertise in internal medicine and cancer care.

• Completed specialist oncology training at Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine
• Served as a medical oncologist at Antalya Training and Research Hospital
• Expertise covers complex systemic therapies for gastrointestinal and oesophageal cancers
• Member of the Turkish Society of Medical Oncology
• Focuses on evidence-based treatment protocols for advanced carcinoma cases

Associate Professor Atakan Topcu is a leading medical oncologist at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital with deep expertise in treating complex gastrointestinal tumours. He specialises in integrating modern immunotherapy and targeted treatments to improve patient outcomes.

• Editorial Board Member for the international journal BMC Cancer
• Expert in managing cancer-related malnutrition and sarcopenia to support patients through treatment
• Published over 50 scientific articles on oncology and treatment response
• Member of the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO)
• Completed a clinical observership at the University of Leicester in the United Kingdom

Associate Professor Ayse Irem Yasin holds an ESMO Board Certification from Paris, a prestigious credential that marks her as a leading specialist in medical oncology.

• Specialises in gastrointestinal cancers, providing expert chemotherapy protocols for esophageal adenocarcinoma
• Completed an observership at Cleveland Clinic in the USA to master global treatment standards
• Previously served as a Medical Oncologist at Sisli Etfal Training and Research Hospital
• Holding a fellowship in Medical Oncology from Bezmialem Vakif University in Istanbul

Associate Professor Nail Paksoy is an ESMO board-certified medical oncologist specialising in advanced gastrointestinal cancer protocols at Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital.

• Specialises in the FLOT chemotherapy regimen for gastric and oesophageal cancers
• Experienced sub-investigator in international clinical trials for targeted therapies
• Expert in managing chemotherapy-induced complications and drug hypersensitivity
• Published extensive research on systemic treatment outcomes for various solid tumours
• Maintains ESMO Board Certification in Medical Oncology from Paris

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.

Professor Raj Nagarkar has performed over 50,000 cancer surgeries and leads clinical research at HCG Manavata Cancer Centre.

• Trained in surgical oncology at the prestigious Tata Memorial Hospital in Mumbai
• Member of the Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh (MRCS)
• Specialises in thoracic oncology including complex cancers of the oesophagus
• Led over 200 clinical trials for new cancer treatment protocols
• Professor of breast surgery at Maharashtra University of Health Sciences

Dr Shaunak Valame presented original stomach and gastrointestinal cancer research to the American Society of Clinical Oncology in San Francisco.

• Trained in medical oncology at Indraprastha Apollo Hospital in New Delhi
• Specialises in targeted therapies and the molecular basis of cancer
• Former Registrar at the Jawaharlal Nehru Cancer Hospital and Research Centre
• Lectured at the International Winter School of Oncology at AIIMS Bhopal
• Focuses on precision medicine for complex gastrointestinal and oesophageal malignancies

Dr Lalit Banswal has performed 10,000 major operations and currently leads surgical oncology at HCG Manavata Cancer Centre.

• Specialises in robotic and laparoscopic techniques for gastrointestinal cancers
• Fellow of the prestigious Tata Medical Centre in Kolkata
• Served as lead investigator for gastrointestinal oncology research projects
• Assistant Professor at the State Cancer Institute training future oncologists
• Expertise includes complex Whipple surgery and total robotic mesorectumectomy

Dr Shruti Kate previously served as a consultant at Tata Memorial Hospital – India's premier cancer institution. She currently leads the medical oncology department at HCG Manavata Cancer Centre.

• Uses immunotherapy and metronomic therapy to manage advanced digestive tract cancers
• Awarded the sole Indian travel prize at the 2018 World Conference on Lung Cancer
• Member of the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO)
• Trained in both solid tumour management and complex gastrointestinal procedures
• Focuses on activating the immune system to tackle aggressive carcinomas

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.