Best Radiotherapy For Lung Cancer Doctors Abroad for Australian Patients

Professor Banu Atalar is an internationally recognised expert in thoracic tumours, holding a prestigious research fellowship in stereotactic radiosurgery from Stanford University.

• Specialises in MR-guided adaptive radiosurgery for precise lung tumour targeting
• Serves as the current President of the Turkish Society for Radiation Oncology
• Awarded the International Mentorship Award by the International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer
• Published 70+ peer-reviewed papers focused on advanced radiation techniques
• Member of the Scientific Meeting Committee for the global Radiosurgery Society

Dr. Ayshe Okumush is a radiation oncologist at Private NeoLife Medical Center. She earned her MD from Karadeniz Technical University in 2003. She completed a residency in radiation oncology at Sisli Etfal Training and Research Hospital from 2006 to 2011.

She served as a specialist at Diyarbakir Uckuyular Training and Research Hospital from 2011 to 2013 and at Sisli Etfal from 2013 to 2016. She then worked at Yeni Yuzyil University Private Gaziosmanpasa Hospital from 2016 to 2026. She joined NeoLife in 2026.

Memberships: Turkish Society for Radiation Oncology (TROD) and the European Society for Radiotherapy and Oncology (ESTRO). Clinical focus: SRS, SRT, SBRT; VMAT, IMRT; radiotherapy for head and neck, lung, and brain tumors; SGRT, TBI, and 3D brachytherapy.

Professor Xiao Yueyong is Chief Physician in the Department of Radiological Diagnosis at the Chinese PLA General Hospital. He is a leading expert in minimally invasive interventional oncology. He serves as the inaugural President of WATA (2025–). He is President of the International (2020–) and Asian (2012–) Societies of Cryotherapy. He is also Deputy Head of the NHC Expert Group on tumour ablation regulations (2009–).

He has performed over 100,000 CT/MRI‑guided minimally invasive procedures. His work covers chemical ablation, RFA, MWA, cryoablation, and NanoKnife (IRE). He introduced and advanced NanoKnife ablation in China. He led the first national standards for tumour cryoablation and NanoKnife.

Honors include the National Special Contribution Award (Lifetime Honorary). He received First Prize from the Chinese Medicine Education Association (2021). He received two Second Prizes for Military Medical Achievements (2016, 2018) and two Second Prizes from the China Anti‑Cancer Association (2019, 2022). He was named Asian Ablation Master. His research record includes 13 Chinese patents. He is the principal investigator for four NSFC projects and one MOST subject. He has published over 200 papers, with over 110 as first or corresponding author and over 40 in SCI journals. He has led over 10 ablation guidelines or consensus statements.

Professor Sefik Igdem is a senior radiotherapy expert at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital specialising in conformal treatments for thoracic and complex malignancies.

• Uses TrueBeam STx technology to deliver high-precision radiation while sparing healthy lung tissue
• Employs Halcyon system protocols for faster and more accurate treatment delivery
• Holds a Professorship at Demiroglu Bilim University where he trains future oncology specialists
• Recognised expert in head, neck, and prostate cancers with extensive radiation oncology training
• Specialises in conformal therapy to target tumours with millimetre precision

Dr. Mustafa Solak is a clinical oncologist at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental in Istanbul. He completed a fellowship at the prestigious Hacettepe University Cancer Institute. Dr. Solak previously practiced at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. He treats a variety of complex cancers, including lung, breast, and gastrointestinal malignancies.

• Specializes in the treatment of testicular, ovarian, and head and neck cancers.
• Performs oncology procedures including chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and targeted therapy.
• Trained at Hacettepe University and Istanbul Sisli Etfal Training Hospital.
• Practices at a JCI-accredited facility that treats over 500,000 patients annually.

Dr Mehmet Dogu Canoglu is a radiation oncology specialist at Anadolu Medical Center, an institution affiliated with the prestigious Johns Hopkins Medicine.

• Expert in MR Linac technology for real-time tumour tracking and precise treatment delivery
• Uses CyberKnife robotic radiosurgery for non-invasive lung cancer care
• Specialised in high-precision Varian TrueBeam and Varian Trilogy radiation systems
• Completed advanced specialist training at Kocaeli University's Department of Radiation Oncology

Associate Professor Tahsin Ozatli is a senior medical oncologist at Istinye University Liv Hospital Bahcesehir with a specialized clinical focus on lung cancer.

• Promoted to Associate Professor – a senior academic rank indicating deep medical expertise
• Trained at the dedicated Ankara Oncology Clinic – one of Turkey's leading specialist cancer centres
• Specialises in managing complex lung and gastrointestinal malignancies
• Experienced in clinical roles at Erzurum Regional Training and Research Hospital

Professor Taylan Bükülmez uses high-precision radiation oncology to target lung malignancies at Istinye University Liv Hospital Bahcesehir. He specialises in delivering concentrated radiation beams to destroy tumours while protecting healthy tissue.

• Performs stereotactic radiosurgery for complex lung and oesophageal carcinomas
• Uses modern radiation delivery techniques for high-precision treatment
• Faculty member at Istinye University – a leading Turkish medical institution
• Trained at Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine in radiation oncology
• Expertise includes treating lung, prostate, and colorectal cancers

Dr. Mustafa Serkan Alemdar is a clinical oncologist at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex. He specializes in treating complex solid tumors and blood cancers. Dr. Alemdar completed his medical degree and oncology fellowship at Akdeniz University. He is an active member of the Turkish Society of Medical Oncology.

• Treats a wide range of cancers including breast, lung, and prostate.
• Expert in hematology-oncology for conditions like leukemia, myeloma, and lymphoma.
• Performs systemic therapies such as chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and targeted biological therapy.
• Works at a facility that houses specialized oncology-bone marrow units and LINAC technology.