Complex treatment of Ewing's sarcoma Doctors Abroad — Page 2

Professor Apak leads the Department of Pediatrics at Istanbul University – a major academic centre for bone and soft tissue tumours.

• Heads the Paediatric Hematology-Oncology Division with focus on childhood sarcomas
• Specialises in high-dose chemotherapy and bone marrow transplantation protocols
• Published 75 papers in international medical journals on paediatric cancer care
• Former Associate Editor for the Turkish Archives of Pediatrics
• Served as a senior consultant at Liv Hospital for complex paediatric cases

Prof. Dr. Abdullah Sakin is a professor of medical oncology. He treats solid tumors, including lung, breast, gastrointestinal, genitourinary, gynecologic, head and neck cancers, and melanoma.

He delivers personalized, evidence-based care. His treatments include chemotherapy, targeted therapy, immunotherapy, hormone therapy, and precision oncology. He has authored more than 200 scientific publications and takes part in international clinical research. This work advances patient-centered cancer care.

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. 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 Shruti Kate serves as the Head of Department at HCG Manavata Cancer Centre following her tenure at the prestigious Tata Memorial Hospital.

• Specialises in managing aggressive paediatric cancers including Ewing's sarcoma
• Expert in using immunotherapy and metronomic therapy for advanced cases
• Solo Indian recipient of the prestigious travel award at the WCLC in Toronto
• Member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
• Full member of the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO)

Professor Raj Nagarkar has performed more than 50,000 cancer surgeries and leads the HCG Manavata Cancer Centre. He focuses on improving quality of life alongside aggressive tumour management.

• Trained in surgical oncology at the prestigious Tata Memorial Hospital in Mumbai
• Holds a membership with the Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh
• Serves as a professor for DNB Superspecialty Surgical Oncology
• Managed over 200 clinical trials for new cancer therapies
• Specialises in thoracic surgical oncology for complex cases

Dr Girish Badarkhe is a clinical haematologist at HCG Manavata Cancer Centre who specialises in the complex management of bone and blood cancers.

• Holds a DM in Clinical Haematology from the Medical College, Calcutta
• Expertise in bone marrow transplants and stem cell therapies
• Completed an MD in Pathology at Lokmanya Tilak Municipal Medical College in Mumbai
• Focuses on intensive treatment protocols for aggressive sarcoma cases
• Recognised with professional awards for his work in oncological care

Dr Shaunak Valame presented original research at the prestigious American Society of Clinical Oncology symposium in San Francisco.

• Trained in medical oncology at Indraprastha Apollo Hospital in New Delhi
• Specialises in targeted therapies and the molecular basis of cancer
• Handled oncology cases at Jawaharlal Nehru Cancer Hospital and Research Centre
• Lectured for the International Winter School of Oncology programme at AIIMS
• Focuses on precision medicine for complex solid tumours and sarcomas

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 leading specialist at HCG Cancer Centre with over two decades of expertise in radiation oncology and neuro-oncology.

• Holds a Doctorate of Medicine and Diplomate of National Board in radiotherapy
• Member of the Society for Neuro-Oncology – focusing on complex tumours
• Expert in integrating radiotherapy protocols within multi-disciplinary oncology teams
• Part of the Indian Association of Hyperthermia Oncology – a specialised cancer treatment field
• Handles advanced cases at HCG – one of India's largest specialist cancer networks

Professor Metin Demirkaya is a leading specialist in paediatric oncology at Medicana Bursa Hospital with deep expertise in bone marrow transplantation.

• Completed advanced residency in both paediatrics and paediatric oncology at Bursa Uludag University
• Served at the GATA Bone Marrow Transplantation Centre focusing on intensive haematology cases
• Held a senior academic role as Associate Professor at Bursa Uludag University School of Medicine
• Manage complex bone tumours and soft tissue sarcomas in children and adolescents
• Member of the Turkish Paediatric Oncology Group

Associate Professor Abdullah Sakin is the former Head of Medical Oncology at Yüzüncü Yıl University, where he led the department in managing complex cancer cases.

• Previously served as the Medical Oncology Clinic Education Officer at Prof. Dr. Cemil Taşçıoğlu City Hospital
• Specialises in internal medicine and medical oncology with a focus on university-level academic research
• Held senior lecturer positions training the next generation of oncology specialists in Turkey
• Practises at Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital, known for multidisciplinary cancer care