Chemotherapy for Sarcomas Doctors Abroad — Page 2

Professor Irfan Cicin is a senior medical oncologist at Liv Hospital Topkapi who specialises in managing complex tumour cases through systemic therapies.

• Holds the rank of Professor of Medical Oncology at Trakya University Faculty of Medicine
• Completed advanced fellowship training specialising in medical oncology protocols
• Deeply involved in academic research and training future oncologists in Turkey
• Focuses on internal medicine foundations to manage chemotherapy side effects effectively
• Member of key national oncology societies focusing on evidence-based treatment

Associate Professor Muhammed Mustafa Atci is a leading medical oncologist at İstinye University Liv Hospital who has contributed to significant multicentre research on sarcoma outcomes.

• Education Coordinator for Medical Oncology at Prof. Dr. Cemil Taşcıoğlu City Hospital
• Member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) since 2018
• Expert in treating retroperitoneal sarcomas with systemic chemotherapy protocols
• Published research on factors affecting survival rates in surgical sarcoma cases
• Active member of the Turkish Society of Medical Oncology

Associate Professor Mustafa Serkan Alemdar is a medical oncology specialist at Medical Park Antalya, one of Turkey's largest private healthcare groups.

• Trained at Akdeniz University in both internal medicine and medical oncology
• Served as a specialist at the Antalya Training and Research Hospital
• Focuses on systemic treatments for solid tumours including bone and soft tissue sarcomas
• Experienced in coordinating complex chemotherapy protocols within multidisciplinary teams

Dr. Ercan Ozden is a medical oncologist and internal medicine specialist at VM Medical Park Pendik. He provides treatment for a wide range of cancers, including breast, lung, and colon cancer. Dr. Ozden trained at Istanbul University, Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine. He later completed a medical oncology subspecialty at Kocaeli University.

• Specializes in immunotherapy, target therapy, and chemotherapy for complex cases.
• Treats patients at a JCI-accredited hospital in Istanbul.
• Performs staging and biopsies for liver, lung, and pancreatic tumors.
• Provides targeted immunotherapy using medications like Keytruda.

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, holding a prestigious certification from the European Society for Medical Oncology.

• Specialises in treating soft tissue sarcomas and complex tumours
• Completed international clinical observerships at Cleveland Clinic and Harvard Medical School
• Expertise includes gastrointestinal, urological, and central nervous system malignancies
• Holds a fellowship in medical oncology from Bezmialem Vakif University
• Member of the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) board

Associate Professor Omer Dogru is a dual-qualified expert in paediatric haematology and oncology based at Biruni University Hospital. He manages complex blood-related cancers and solid tumours in younger patients.

• Completed specialist oncology training at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine
• Sub-specialised in bone marrow transplantation at the Göztepe Hospital unit
• Maintains international standing as a member of the European Bone Marrow Transplantation group
• Held academic teaching roles at several leading Turkish university medical faculties
• Member of the Turkish Pediatric Hematology Association

Dr. Atakan Topcu is a medical oncologist at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in treating solid tumors including lung, breast, and colorectal cancers. Dr. Topcu is an Associate Professor with over 50 peer-reviewed scientific publications. He sits on the Editorial Board of the medical journal BMC Cancer.

• Expertise in immunotherapy, targeted therapies, and geriatric oncology care.
• Treats cancer-related malnutrition, cachexia, and sarcopenia.
• Maintains active membership in the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO).
• Works at a JCI-accredited hospital specializing in advanced oncology treatments.

Professor Hilmi Apak leads Biruni University Hospital's paediatric oncology services and previously served as the Head of Department at Istanbul University for over fifteen years.

• Specialises in complex chemotherapy protocols for paediatric sarcomas and leukemias
• Published 75 papers in international medical journals focusing on childhood blood disorders
• Former Board Member of the Turkish Paediatric Society and the Turkish Adolescent Association
• Served as Associate Editor for the Turkish Archives of Paediatrics for nearly two decades
• Expertise includes CAR T-cell therapy and bone marrow transplantation for high-risk cases

Associate Professor Nail Paksoy is an ESMO board-certified medical oncologist specialising in high-dose chemotherapy protocols for complex sarcoma cases.

• Published research on high-dose chemotherapy specifically for Ewing's sarcoma
• Expertise in using salvage therapies like temozolomide for heavily pretreated metastatic sarcoma
• Investigated the efficacy of sorafenib for progressive desmoid tumours and metastatic osteosarcoma
• Board certified by the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) in Paris
• Served as a subinvestigator in international clinical trials for NTRK-fusion positive solid tumours

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.

Dr Sridhar P.S. is a senior consultant oncologist who leads complex treatment planning at HCG Manavata Cancer Centre. He holds a Diplomate of National Board in radiotherapy and specialises in evidence-based protocols for hard-to-treat tumours.

• Member of the Society for Neuro-Oncology for advanced tumour management
• Certified by the National Board of Examination in radiotherapy
• Active member of the Indian Association of Hyperthermia Oncology
• Specialises in combining systemic therapies with precise radiation techniques
• Member of the Association of Radiation Oncology of India

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.

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.

Dr. Shruti Kate is a medical oncologist at HCG Manavata Cancer Centre in Nashik. She previously worked as a consultant at the Tata Memorial Hospital in Mumbai. Dr. Kate focuses on immunotherapy and metronomic therapy for treating solid and pediatric tumors. She was the sole recipient from India of the 2018 World Conference on Lung Cancer award.

• Specializes in the treatment of lung, breast, gynecological, and genitourinary cancers.
• Proficient in complex procedures, including the Whipple surgery and chemotherapy management.
• Member of ASCO, ESMO, and the International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer.
• Practices at the NABH-accredited HCG Manavata Cancer Centre.