Breast cancer Doctors Abroad — Page 4

Prof. Dr. Cemil Bilir is a highly qualified medical oncologist with prestigious memberships in ASCO and ESMO.

• 21 years of experience of experience in medical oncology
• Trained at Bulent Ecevit University and Recep Tayyip Erdogan University
• Research experience at Northeastern University in the U.S.
• Professor at Sakarya University Faculty of Medicine
• Specialized in breast cancer treatment and research

Specializing in virotherapy for 49 years of experience – Dr. Jaunalksne brings cutting-edge immunological approaches to breast cancer treatment.

• Head of Clinical Immunology Center at Pauls Stradins Clinical University Hospital
• Graduate of Riga Medical Institute with internship in Internal Medicine
• 49 years of experience of experience in immunology research and practice

Specializes in oncoplastic breast surgery – Dr. Zengel performs skin and breast conserving mastectomies with simultaneous reconstructions.

• Over 12 years of experience of experience in breast surgery
• Expert in ROLL and SNOLL techniques for precise tumor localization
• Associate Professor of General Surgery
• Member of Izmir Breast Diseases Association

Dr. Ozden specializes in medical oncology with a focus on breast cancer, bringing years of dedicated experience to VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital.

• Trained at Istanbul University's Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine
• Completed a Medical Oncology Subspecialty at Kocaeli University
• Over a decade of experience in internal medicine and oncology

Assoc. Prof. Ayşe İrem Yasin, M.D., is a medical oncologist who specializes in solid tumors. Her clinical focus includes breast, lung, gastrointestinal, gynecologic, and urologic cancers. She also treats brain and other CNS tumors, soft tissue sarcomas, head and neck cancers, adenocarcinomas, melanoma, Merkel cell carcinoma, and cancers of unknown primary. She practices at Medipol Acıbadem District Hospital (2025–present). She previously worked at Şişli Etfal Training and Research Hospital (2023–2025).

She completed a Medical Oncology fellowship at Bezmialem Vakıf University (2019–2022). This followed an Internal Medicine residency at the same institution (2012–2016). Her international experience includes the Breast Cancer Unit at the University of Piemonte Orientale in Novara (2022). She also trained at Basel University Hospital, Cleveland Clinic, and Harvard Medical School. She holds the ESMO Board Certificate (2022).

Assoc. Prof. Atakan Topçu, M.D., is a medical oncologist at Medipol University and Medipol Acıbadem Regional Hospital. He treats solid tumors, including lung, breast, colorectal, gastric, and neuroendocrine cancers. His work also covers targeted therapies, immunotherapy, geriatric oncology, and cancer-related malnutrition, cachexia, and sarcopenia.

He has authored more than 50 peer-reviewed papers. Recent work includes a 2024 Frontiers in Medicine study on geriatric syndromes and a 2023 Future Oncology paper on sarcopenia and anxiety in lung cancer. He has also published on the CONUT score in breast cancer and on malnutrition in HER2-negative metastatic gastric cancer.

Dr. Topçu serves on the Editorial Board of BMC Cancer. He is a member of the Turkish Society of Medical Oncology, ESMO, and the Turkish Geriatrics Society. Education and training: M.D., Uludağ University; residency in Internal Medicine, Marmara University; fellowship in Medical Oncology, Bezmialem Vakıf University.

Dr. Alemdar specializes in breast cancer treatment with extensive training in medical oncology at Akdeniz University.

• Board-certified medical oncologist with 20 years of experience of experience
• Works at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex – a leading oncology center
• Focused practice in breast cancer diagnosis and treatment

Prof. Dr. Seyda Gunduz specializes in oncology at Istinye University Liv Hospital Bahcesehir, focusing on breast cancer cases.

• Evaluates and treats breast mass cases with expertise
• Highly experienced in oncology with a medical degree
• Works at a prestigious university hospital

Dr. Muhammed Mustafa Atci is an Associate Professor of Medical Oncology at İstinye University, Liv Hospital Topkapı (2025–present). He previously served as Associate Professor and Education Coordinator at Prof. Dr. Cemil Taşcıoğlu City Hospital (2023–2025). He was also a Medical Oncologist there (2018–2021).

He has been a member of ASCO and the Turkish Society of Medical Oncology since 2018. He is the author or co-author of 19 peer-reviewed international papers on colon, breast, gastric, pancreatic, lung, thyroid, sarcoma, and colorectal cancers.

Notable works include a multicentre study on stage IIB colon cancer survival (Journal of Chemotherapy). He also studied the De Ritis ratio for lung metastasis in testicular cancer (Current Urology). His prognostic studies used PET/CT, MSI, lymph node ratio, and metabolic tumor volume.

Assoc. Prof. Nail Paksoy brings deep expertise in breast cancer treatment, with ESMO Board Certification and involvement in international clinical trials.

• Specializes in HER2-positive breast cancer treatments
• Active participant in major oncology trials including Astefania (ROCHE)
• Published research on metastatic breast cancer outcomes

Prof. Gul Alco specializes in breast cancer treatment using advanced radiation oncology techniques at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital.

• Over 31 years of experience of experience in radiation oncology
• Professor at Istanbul Medipol University's Radiation Oncology Department
• Trained at Istanbul University and Kadir Has University
• Former Associate Professor at Demiroglu Bilim University

Over two decades of surgical expertise, including advanced training in oncological cancer surgery at Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine.

• Specialized in laparoscopic and anti-reflux surgeries since 2002
• Recent training in advanced laparoscopic and bariatric surgery
• Practices at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals

Dr. Salman specializes in breast cancer treatment at Medicalpoint International Hospital, offering personalized care with advanced genomic profiling.

• Over 32 years of experience of experience in medical oncology
• Expert in targeted therapies and immunotherapy for breast cancer
• Member of European Society of Medical Oncology and American Society of Clinical Oncology
• Academic visitor at Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa, Florida

Dr. Irfan Cicin is a Professor of Medical Oncology at the Trakya University Faculty of Medicine (2015–present). He has over 20 years of medical oncology experience and has held academic roles since 2010.

Education: MD, Istanbul University – Cerrahpaşa (1991–1997). Residency in Internal Medicine, Trakya University (1997–2002). Fellowship in Medical Oncology, Trakya University (2002–2004).

Practice: Medical Oncologist, Trakya University (2005–2008). Medical Oncologist, Elazığ Training and Research Hospital (2008–2010). Associate Professor of Medical Oncology, Trakya University (2010–2015). He previously served as a physician in the Turkish Air Force at Etimesgut Military Hospital (2004–2005).

Dr. Mariam Mohammed Hussein Abu Zeid is a clinical oncologist. She treats solid tumors and hematologic cancers. She earned her MBBCh from Ain Shams University in 2007 (Excellent). She completed a Master’s in Clinical Oncology and Nuclear Medicine in 2011 (Very Good). She received a Ph.D. in 2018 and an ESMO Certificate in 2015.

She leads and monitors clinical trials. Her work includes data collection and analysis. She administers chemotherapy and manages treatment toxicities. She also plans care with multidisciplinary teams. Her experience includes Ain Shams University Hospitals (2009–2012), the International Medical Center (2012–2014), and Wadi El Nile Hospital (2015–2019). Her roles covered diagnosis and staging, supportive care, quality improvement, and screening. She educates patients and families about the diagnosis, treatment options, and palliative care.

Professor Shixin Liu, MD, PhD, is the Discipline Leader of the Oncology Center. He is the former President of Jilin Provincial Cancer Hospital and former Director of the Cancer Prevention and Treatment Research Institute. He is a second-level professor and doctoral supervisor. He has received the State Council Special Government Allowance, the 4th National Famous Doctor (Outstanding Contribution) award, and the Model of Medical Ethics honor.

He specializes in the comprehensive diagnosis and treatment of malignant tumors. His focus is precision radiotherapy for thoracic and abdominal cancers. He is skilled in IMRT, VMAT, and SBRT for lung, esophageal, breast, and rectal cancers.

His leadership roles include Vice Chair of CMA Radiation Oncology, CACA Radiotherapy, and CACA Particle Therapy. He serves on the CSCO Standing Committee and as Vice Chair of the CSCO Radiation Oncology Expert Committee. He is Vice Chair of CPAM Radiation Oncology and a Standing Committee member of CSMEA. He chairs the Jilin Medical Association Radiation Oncology branch. He is on the editorial boards of the Chinese Journal of Radiation Oncology and the Practical Journal of Cancer.

Dr. Emad Shash, M.B.B.Ch, MSc, M.D., is a medical oncologist. He is the Medical Director of the Breast Comprehensive Cancer Hospital at NCI. He leads the Medical Oncology Department and is the Breast Program Director at Shifaa Al Orman Cancer Hospital in Luxor. His clinical focus includes breast, gynecologic, genitourinary, thoracic, gastrointestinal, and rare cancers. He specializes in systemic therapy, including chemotherapy, targeted therapy, and immunotherapy.

He served as coordinating research physician and medical lead at the EORTC from 2011 to 2015. Since 2008, he has contributed to more than 70 international oncology trials as a coordinator, sub-investigator, principal investigator, and sponsor medical monitor. Credentials include M.B.B.Ch (2004), MSc (2010), MD (2015), and the EORTC Certificate of Excellence (2015). He also holds a Diploma in Hospital Quality Management & Patient Safety (JCI/57357, 2017). He is a Fellow of the EIO. He is a member of ESMO (panel voting), ESGO, and ASCO (IAC), and serves on the ECRIN board.

Dr. Maha Yahia is a medical oncologist and hemato-oncologist. She provides assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning. Her treatments include chemotherapy, targeted therapy, and immunotherapy. She cares for patients with breast, genitourinary, gynecologic, thoracic, gastrointestinal, and rare cancers.

Education: M.B.B.Ch, Kasr El-Aini, Cairo University (1997–2003). Master in Hemato-oncology, National Cancer Institute, Cairo University (2008). Doctoral Degree in Hemato-oncology, National Cancer Institute, Cairo University (2015).

Experience: Resident in Medical Oncology, Maadi AFMC (2005–2010). Visitor Resident, NCI Cairo (2008–2009). Consultant Assistant, Prof. Hussein Khaled Clinic (2010–2017). Specialist, International Medical Center (2011–2012), Wadi El Nile Hospital (2013–2014), and Maadi AFMC (2011–2018). Head, Clinical Research Support Team, Maadi AFMC (2016–2018). Major (2014–2016) and Lt. Colonel Doctor (2016–2018), Egyptian Armed Forces. Lecturer of Clinical Research, AFCM (2019–2021).

Prof. Jörg B. Engel heads the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Nordwest Clinic, combining surgical expertise with oncological care.

• 25 years of experience of experience as an obstetrician-gynecologist and oncologic surgeon
• Specializes in both gynecological and breast cancer surgeries
• Leads a department with a focus on comprehensive women's health

Dr. Tarek M. Hashem is an Associate Professor of Surgical Oncology at the National Cancer Institute, Cairo University (since 2020). He is also a Consultant in Breast and Oncoplastic Surgery at Shefa Al Orman Comprehensive Cancer Center in Luxor (2018–present).

Focus: breast cancer management and oncoplastic surgery. Procedures include breast-conserving surgery, mastectomy, and lumpectomy. Axillary staging includes sentinel lymph node biopsy and axillary dissection. He performs reduction mammoplasty and mastopexy. Reconstruction options include implants, expanders, and flaps (LD, TDAP, LICAP, AICAP, TRAM, SEAP), as well as nipple reconstruction and lipofilling. He also performs supermicrosurgery for lymphedema.

Credentials: MBBCh (Kasr El-Aini, Cairo University). MRCS (England, 2008). Master’s in General Surgery (Kasr El-Aini, Cairo University, 2009). International Breast Surgery Fellowship per EUSOMA (Marienhospital Düsseldorf, 2011). Fellowship in Breast Surgery (Heidelberg University Hospital, 2013). Doctoral degree in Surgical Oncology (2015).