Immunotherapy for lung cancer Doctors Abroad — Page 3

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. 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 is a lung cancer authority who received the prestigious travel award at the World Conference on Lung Cancer in Toronto.

• Serves as Head of Medical Oncology at HCG Manavata Cancer Centre
• Trained as a consultant at Tata Memorial Hospital – India's premier cancer treatment and research facility
• Active member of the International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer (IASLC)
• Uses specific immunotherapy protocols to treat aggressive and advanced-stage lung tumours
• Member of the Immuno-Oncology Society (IOS) focusing on immune-system activation

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

• Specialises in managing complex lung cancer cases using modern immunotherapy protocols
• Served as an Education Officer at the prestigious Prof Dr Cemil Taşçıoğlu City Hospital
• Fellowship trained in medical oncology at the Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital
• Expertise includes combining targeted therapies with internal medicine for holistic patient care
• Board-certified specialist in both internal medicine and medical oncology

The doctor graduated with a Bachelor of Medicine from Mysore University in 1996, followed by a Doctor of Medicine in radiotherapy from Banaras Hindu University in 2002. Further enhancing expertise, the doctor earned a Diplomate of National Board in radiotherapy in 2004.

The doctor is a member of several prestigious organizations, including the Association of Radiation Oncology of India, the Society for Neuro-Oncology, the Bangalore Oncology Group, and the Indian Association of Hyperthermia Oncology, reflecting a strong commitment to advancing the field of oncology.