Chemotherapy for lung cancer Doctors Abroad — Page 2

Associate Professor Muhammed Mustafa Atci is a leading medical oncologist at Istinye University Liv Hospital Topkapi with a strong focus on lung cancer research.

• Published extensive research on survival factors for locally advanced and metastatic non-small cell lung cancer
• Education Coordinator for medical oncology, training the next generation of cancer specialists
• Active member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) since 2018
• Expert in platinum-based therapies and their relation to patient body mass index outcomes
• Specialises in managing complex chemotherapy protocols for gastrointestinal and breast cancers

Associate Professor Nail Paksoy is an ESMO board-certified medical oncologist specialising in advanced lung cancer treatments at Medipol Bahcelievler Hospital.

• Serves as a subinvestigator for major international clinical trials with Pfizer and Roche for lung cancer therapies
• Holds prestigious European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) certification from Paris
• Published research on targeted treatments for ALK-positive and EGFR-mutant lung cancers
• Completed advanced fellowships in both oncology and allergy-immunology
• Specialises in immunotherapy protocols including Atezolizumab and Pembrolizumab for various tumours

Associate Professor Atakan Topcu is an expert in medical oncology who specialises in modern lung cancer treatments and managing patient nutrition during chemotherapy.

• Published over 50 scientific articles on solid tumours and immunotherapy outcomes
• Editorial Board Member for BMC Cancer, a respected international medical journal
• Extensive expertise in targeted therapies and geriatric oncology for older patients
• Active member of the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO)
• Completed a clinical observership at the University of Leicester in the UK

Associate Professor Ayse Irem Yasin is an ESMO-certified medical oncologist who holds an international clinical background from Harvard Medical School and the Cleveland Clinic.

• Specialises in managing lung cancer, adenocarcinomas, and complex urological malignancies
• Earned a prestigious European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) board certification in Paris
• Completed international observerships at Basel University Hospital and Maggiore della Carità Hospital
• Practises at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital with a focus on evidence-based chemotherapy protocols

Dr Shaunak Valame is a medical oncologist at HCG Manavata Cancer Centre who has presented research at the American Society of Clinical Oncology symposium in San Francisco.

• Completed specialist DNB Medical Oncology training at Indraprastha Apollo Hospital in New Delhi
• Specialises in targeted therapies and the molecular basis of various cancer types
• Served as a registrar at the Jawaharlal Nehru Cancer Hospital and Research Centre
• Delivered lectures for the International Winter School of Oncology programme at AIIMS
• Focuses on implementing research-based protocols for complex oncology cases

Dr Shruti Kate is a lung cancer specialist who received the prestigious travel award at the World Conference on Lung Cancer in Toronto.

• Serves as Head of Department and Consultant at HCG Manavata Cancer Centre
• Former consultant at Tata Memorial Hospital – India's premier cancer research institution
• Uses immunotherapy and metronomic low-dose drug protocols for advanced-stage cases
• Member of the International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer (IASLC)
• Maintains active membership with the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)

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. 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.

Associate Professor Abdullah Sakin is a senior medical oncologist who previously served as the Head of the Medical Oncology Department at Yüzüncü Yıl University.

• Specialises in managing complex chemotherapy protocols for thoracic malignancies
• Serves as the Education Officer at the Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital
• Certified by the Turkish Ministry of Health in both Internal Medicine and Medical Oncology
• Published clinical research focusing on systemic therapies for solid tumours
• Recognised for training fellow oncologists in advanced cancer treatment strategies

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.

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 specialist in precision oncology at HCG Cancer Centre, focusing on targeted approaches for lung tumours.

• Holds a Doctor of Medicine in radiotherapy from Banaras Hindu University
• Diplomate of the National Board in radiotherapy oncology
• Expert in managing complex lung cancer cases using systemic therapies
• Active member of the Association of Radiation Oncology of India
• Collaborates with the Society for Neuro-Oncology for secondary lung cancer spread