Oncological Check-up for Women Doctors in Turkey — Page 2

Dr. Turkan Ozturk Topcu is a clinical oncologist at Biruni University Hospital in Istanbul. She maintains professional ties with the MD Anderson Cancer Center in the USA. She specializes in the treatment of breast, lung, and gastrointestinal cancers. Dr. Topcu is a member of both ESMO and ASCO.

• Completed a fellowship at the Sunnybrook Odette Cancer Center Breast Clinic in Canada.
• Treats a wide range of conditions including liver, pancreatic, and gynecological cancers.
• Held clinical roles at major institutions like Moffitt Cancer Center in the USA.
• Works at Biruni University Hospital, a TEMOS-accredited facility in Turkey.

Dr. Kayihan Engin is the Director of Oncological Sciences at Medicana Bursa Hospital. He manages oncological programs and specializes in identifying various types of gynecological and breast cancers.

• Completed a research scholarship at the National Cancer Institute in the USA
• Fellowship trained at Thomas Jefferson University in thermoradiotherapy – using heat for cancer care
• Former Director of Radiation Oncology at Anadolu Medical Center for 13 years
• Treats gynecological cancers including ovarian and cervical cancer during oncological check-up for women
• Former Professor and Chairman of Radiation Oncology at Uludağ University Medical College

Professor Ersin Ozturk specializes in surgical oncology for digestive and endocrine cancers. He completed a colorectal surgery research fellowship at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation.

• Performs mastectomies to treat breast cancer during oncological check-up for women
• Uses laparoscopic surgery for faster recovery through small abdominal incisions
• Expert in thyroidectomy for removing cancerous or diseased thyroid tissue
• Integrates a PhD in physiology to help improve surgical patient outcomes
• Leads the General Surgery Department at Medicana Bursa Hospital

Dr. Didem Tastekin is a medical oncologist at Biruni University Hospital in Istanbul. She specializes in breast and lung cancer treatment, including stage 4 cases. Dr. Tastekin received the TUBITAK Incentive Award for her work in cancer research. She is an active member of both ESMO and ASCO.

• Awarded Best Researcher of the Year at Istanbul University Oncology Institute.
• Treats complex cases at a TEMOS-accredited university hospital.
• Coordinates oncological check-ups and screenings for both men and women.
• Expert in diagnostics including PET-MRI, tumor markers, and organ biopsies.

Dr. Abdullah Sakin is a medical oncologist at Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in treating complex cancers, including lung, breast, and gastrointestinal malignancies. Dr. Sakin previously served as the Head of the Medical Oncology Department at Yüzüncü Yıl University. He also held a leadership role at Prof. Dr. Cemil Taşçıoğlu City Hospital.

• Provides immunotherapy, biological therapy, and hormone treatments for various cancer types.
• Treats rare and difficult conditions like thymoma, chordoma, and Ewing's sarcoma.
• Performs PET-CT scans and comprehensive oncological check-ups for men and women.
• Uses JCI-accredited facilities with systems like TrueBeam STx and Halcyon for treatment.