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Dr. Saban Sec is a medical oncologist with experience at leading hospitals, including Haseki Training and Research Hospital, Prof. Dr. Cemil Taşcıoğlu City Hospital, and Bahçelievler Medikalpark Hospital. He currently represents specialist physicians in the Turkish Medical Oncology Association. He is also a member of the Istanbul Medical Chamber and the Turkish Medical Oncology Association.

Dr. Sec treats breast, lung, gastrointestinal, prostate, urogenital, head and neck cancers, as well as sarcomas and rare tumors. He has published many peer-reviewed articles on cancer prognosis, treatment outcomes, and survival rates. His research includes studies with large patient groups, such as 138 patients with HER2-positive metastatic gastric cancer. Dr. Sec focuses on prognostic factors and treatment responses in different cancers. He is dedicated to improving cancer care.

Professor of oncosurgery and proctology

Education and Expertise

Selcuk University Meram Faculty of Medicine - Medical Education

Dr.Abdurrahman Yurtaslan Anakara Oncology Training and Research Hospital Medical Oncology Specialization

Experience

Malatya State Hospital Internal Diseases Clinic

Ankara Oncology Hospital Medical Oncology Clinic

Erzurum Regional Training and Research Hospital Medical Oncology Clinic


AREAS OF INTEREST

Lung cancer

esophageal cancer

Gastric cancer

breast cancer

Gastrointestinal surgery

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Fields of Study and Interests

 Breast Cancer

 Lung Cancer

 Colon Cancer

 Stomach Cancer

 Rectum Cancer

 Ovarian Cancer

 Uterine Cancer

 Liver Cancer

 Esophageal Cancer - Esophagus Cancer

 Kidney Cancer

 Larynx Cancer - Throat Cancer

 Thyroid Cancer

 Head and Neck Cancers

 Gynecological Cancers

 Pancreatic Cancer

 Esophageal Cancer - Esophagus Cancer

 Uterine Cancer

 Brain Cancers - Brain Tumors

 Soft Tissue Cancer - Sarcomas

 Prostate Cancer

 Bladder Cancer

 Bile Duct Cancer

 Testicular Cancer

 Cervical Cancer

 Mouth, Tongue, Lip Cancers

 Gastrointestinal System Cancers

 Bone Tumors

 Trachea and Bronchial Cancers

 Skin Cancers - Skin Cancers

 Skeletal System Tumors

 Gallbladder Cancer

 Mesothelioma

Education

 Cumhuriyet University Faculty of Medicine, 2004

 Istanbul Haydarpaşa Education and Research Hospital Internal Medicine Specialist, 2010

 Karadeniz Technical University Faculty of Medicine Medical Oncology Specialist, 2015

Career

 MD Andeson Cancer Center, USA, 2008

 Sunnybrook Odette Cancer Center Breast Cancer Clinic, Canada, 2017

 Moffit Cancer Center, USA 2022

 Istanbul Haydarpaşa Education and Research Hospital Internal Medicine, 2010

 İdil State Hospital Internal Medicine Clinic, 2011

 Karadeniz Technical University Faculty of Medicine Medical Oncology Clinic, 2015

 Istanbul Göztepe Education and Research Hospital Medical Oncology Clinic, 2018

 Yeniyüzyıl University Gaziosmanpaşa Hospital Medical Oncology Clinic, 2020

 Ataşehir Medicana Hospital, Medical Oncology Clinic, 2022

Medical Oncology

Fields of Study and Interests

 Gastrointestinal System (GI) Cancer

 Cancer Vaccines

 Breast Cancers

 Lung Cancer

 Rare Cancers

Education

 MD: Necmettin Erbakan University Meram Faculty of Medicine, 1994

 Internal Medicine Specialist Training: Atatürk University Faculty of Medicine, 2004

 Internal Medicine Specialist Training: Kafkas University Faculty of Medicine, 2007

 Medical Oncology Sub-Specialist Training: Selçuk University Faculty of Medicine, 2010

 Medical Oncology Sub-Specialist Training: Istanbul University Oncology Institute, 2013

Career

 Assistant Professor: Atatürk University Faculty of Medicine, 2005

 Assist. Prof. Dr.: Kafkas University, 2006-2007

 Minor Assistant Professor: Selçuk University – Medical Oncology, 2007-2010

 Minor Assistant Professor: Istanbul University Oncology Institute – Medical Oncology,

2012-2013

 Specialist Professor: Istanbul University Oncology Institute – Medical Oncology, 2013-2017

 Assoc. Prof. Dr.: Istanbul University Oncology Institute – Medical Oncology, 2017-2023

 Prof. Dr.: Istanbul University Oncology Institute – Medical Oncology, 2023-present

Dr. Ercan Ozden is a specialist in internal medicine and medical oncology. He earned his medical degree and completed his residency at Istanbul University, Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine. He later received a subspecialty in medical oncology at Kocaeli University Faculty of Medicine from 2016 to 2020.

Dr. Ozden has worked in medical oncology at Şırnak State Hospital. He has also served as an internal medicine specialist at Bağcılar Private Safa Hospital and Küçükçekmece Batı Bahat Hospital. He has extensive clinical experience in both internal medicine and oncology.

Assoc. Prof. Atakan TOPÇU,M.D.

Medical Oncology

Areas of Expertise

• Solid tumors (lung, breast, colorectal, gastric, neuroendocrine, etc.)
• Cancer-related malnutrition, cachexia, and sarcopenia
• Geriatric oncology
• Targeted therapies and immunotherapy

Academic Contributions

• Published over 50 scientific articles in national and international peer-reviewed journals
  
   
• Selected publications:
  
  
  • Prevalence and Co-incidence of Geriatric Syndromes in Oncology Clinics – Frontiers in Medicine (2024)
  • Sarcopenia and Anxiety in Lung Cancer Patients – Future Oncology (2023)
  • The Relationship Between CONUT Score and Response to Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy in Breast Cancer
  • Malnutrition and Prognosis in HER2-Negative Metastatic Gastric Cancer

Memberships

• Turkish Society of Medical Oncology
• European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO)
• Turkish Geriatrics Society

Education

• Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) Uludağ University, Faculty of Medicine (2007 – 2013)
• Clinical Observership University of Leicester, United Kingdom (2011)
• Internal Medicine Residency Marmara University (Jul 2014 – Mar 2019)
• Medical Oncology Fellowship Bezmialem Vakıf University (Nov 2019 – Dec 2022)

Career

• Associate Professor of Medical Oncology Medipol University, Medipol Acıbadem Regional Hospital Mar 2025 – Present
• Editorial Board Member BMC Cancer (BMC Journal) Nov 2023 – Present
• Associate Professor of Medical Oncology Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital Sep 2023 – Mar 2025
• Medical Oncologist Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital Jan 2023 – Aug 2023
• Internal Medicine Specialist Kartal Dr. Lütfi Kırdar City Hospital Apr 2019 – Oct 2019