Chemotherapy for prostate cancer Doctors Abroad — Page 2

Professor Ercan Ozden is a dual-specialist in internal medicine and medical oncology at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital. He manages chemotherapy protocols for complex prostate cancer cases using evidence-based medical oncology standards.

• Specialised in medical oncology at Kocaeli University Faculty of Medicine
• Completed his primary medical degree through the English Medical Programme at Istanbul University
• Holds extensive experience in internal medicine, providing a holistic approach to cancer care
• Focuses on systemic treatments and targeted therapies for urological cancers

Associate Professor Muhammed Mustafa Atci is a leading medical oncologist at Istinye University Liv Hospital Topkapi, specialising in tailored chemotherapy protocols.

• Serves as the 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 biomarker-driven therapy, having published research on new markers for urological cancer metastasis
• Regular contributor to peer-reviewed international journals on chemotherapy survival outcomes

Professor Irfan Cicin is a senior medical oncologist who leads the oncology department at Trakya University Faculty of Medicine. He specialises in creating tailored chemotherapy protocols for complex urological malignancies at İstinye University Liv Hospital Topkapı.

• Holds a full professorship at Trakya University training future oncology specialists
• Managed high-volume cases at major Turkish training and research hospitals
• Completed a dedicated fellowship in medical oncology for targeted cancer care
• Fellow of the Department of Medical Oncology at Trakya University

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 Ayse Irem Yasin is a highly qualified medical oncologist at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital with international training from Harvard Medical School and Cleveland Clinic.

• Holds a prestigious ESMO Board Certificate from Paris
• Specialises in urological cancers including complex prostate cases
• Completed a clinical observership at Basel University Hospital in Switzerland
• Formerly a specialist at Sisli Etfal Training and Research Hospital
• Focuses on targeted systemic therapies and personalised chemotherapy protocols

Associate Professor Nail Paksoy is an ESMO board-certified medical oncologist specialising in advanced prostate cancer treatments and systemic therapies.

• Published research on PSMA-based tumour burden to improve prostate cancer monitoring
• Completed a medical oncology fellowship at the prestigious Istanbul University Oncology Institute
• Subinvestigator for numerous international clinical trials involving immunotherapies and targeted agents
• Recognised as an ESMO Board Certified specialist in Medical Oncology after qualifying in Paris

Associate Professor Atakan Topcu is a leading medical oncologist at Medipol Acıbadem Regional Hospital who specialises in treating solid tumours with immunotherapy and targeted therapies.

• Published over 50 scientific articles in international peer-reviewed journals
• Editorial Board Member for the reputable BMC Cancer journal
• Focuses on geriatric oncology and managing cancer-related malnutrition and sarcopenia
• Member of the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO)
• Completed a clinical observership at the University of Leicester in the UK

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 Shaunak Valame focuses on targeted therapies and molecular oncology at the HCG Manavata Cancer Centre. He presented his clinical research at the American Society of Clinical Oncology symposium in San Francisco.

• Trained in medical oncology at Indraprastha Apollo Hospital in New Delhi
• Specialises in precise targeted treatments tailored to the molecular makeup of tumours
• Delivered specialist lectures for the International Winter School of Oncology programme
• Member of the National Board of Examinations in Medical Oncology

Dr. Alandag Celal is a clinical oncologist at Medicana Sivas Hospital in Turkey. He performs medicinal therapies for malignancies, including chemotherapy and immunotherapy. Dr. Celal treats conditions ranging from lung and breast cancer to sarcomas. He works at a hospital that treats over 113,000 patients every year.

• Expertise includes hormone therapy and chemotherapy for kidney and testicular cancers.
• Treats gastrointestinal malignancies like pancreatic, stomach, and colon cancers.
• Manages immunotherapy protocols for lung and prostate cancer.
• Treats neurological tumors, including glioblastoma and medulloblastoma.

Dr. Muhammed Gomec is a general surgeon at Medicana Sivas Hospital in Turkey. He performs gastrointestinal and colorectal surgeries for cancerous and non-cancerous conditions. Dr. Gomec also performs weight loss procedures, including gastric sleeve and gastric bypass surgery.

He performs abdominal interventions such as liver resection and colectomy. He treats oncological cases, including stomach, pancreatic, and colon cancers. Dr. Gomec works at a hospital that serves over 110,000 patients annually.