Tongue Cancer Doctors Worldwide

Prof. Elke Jaeger performs 1,100 procedures annually – one of Germany's top oncologists according to Focus rating for 41 years.

• 41 years specializing in oncology and hematology
• Head of Oncology and Hematology at Nordwest Clinic
• Professor in interdisciplinary oncology at Goethe University
• Top sarcoma specialist with high case volume

Dr. Atakan Topcu is a medical oncologist at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in treating solid tumors including lung, breast, and colorectal cancers. Dr. Topcu is an Associate Professor with over 50 peer-reviewed scientific publications. He sits on the Editorial Board of the medical journal BMC Cancer.

• Expertise in immunotherapy, targeted therapies, and geriatric oncology care.
• Treats cancer-related malnutrition, cachexia, and sarcopenia.
• Maintains active membership in the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO).
• Works at a JCI-accredited hospital specializing in advanced oncology treatments.

Dr. Topcu has trained at prestigious cancer centers like MD Anderson and Sunnybrook Odette, specializing in head and neck cancers including tongue cancer.

• Medical oncology residency at Karadeniz Technical University
• Member of ESMO and ASCO – leading global oncology societies
• Treats a wide range of cancers with focus on complex cases
• Works at Biruni University Hospital with multidisciplinary teams

Assoc. Prof. Nail Paksoy specializes in medical oncology at Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital, with a focus on tongue cancer treatment.

• ESMO Board Certified in Medical Oncology
• Participated in multiple international clinical trials for cancer treatments
• Published research on various oncology topics, including treatment efficacy
• Fellowship-trained at Istanbul University Oncology Institute

Professor Kyzas leads the MANTRA trial, the largest randomized controlled trial in OMFS, and specializes in advanced tongue cancer treatments.

• Over 70 scientific papers published in high-impact journals
• Pioneer in 3D printer–personalized planning reconstructive surgery
• Certified microvascular surgeon with extensive head and neck surgery experience
• Clinical Director for cancer services covering over 1M people
• Editor in Chief of the British Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Professor Mustafa Ondzhel specializes in oncosurgery with extensive experience in surgical oncology at Medipol Mega University Hospital.

• Practiced at the Cleveland Clinic in Ohio, USA
• Head of the Department of Surgery at Istanbul Medipol University
• Recipient of multiple awards for research in colorectal cancer
• Member of the European Society of Coloproctology
• Published studies on advanced techniques in rectal cancer surgery

Dr. Ayşe İrem Yasin is a medical oncologist at Medipol Acıbadem District Hospital in Istanbul. She holds a prestigious ESMO Board Certificate. Dr. Yasin specializes in solid tumors, including breast, lung, and gastrointestinal cancers. She treats complex cases such as Merkel cell carcinoma and cancers of unknown primary.

• Trained at Harvard Medical School, Cleveland Clinic, and Basel University Hospital.
• Completed a clinical observership at the Breast Cancer Unit in Novara, Italy.
• Treats brain and CNS malignancies, soft tissue sarcomas, and urologic cancers.
• Works at a JCI-accredited facility equipped with the da Vinci robotic system.

Specialized in radiation oncology at Marmara University – Dr. Sahibov focuses on precise treatment planning for tongue cancer.

• Trained at Marmara University Faculty of Medicine
• Specialization in radiation oncology completed in 2016
• Works at Emsey Hospital with advanced radiation therapy equipment

Prof. Dr. Gül Alço is a radiation oncologist with about 27 years of experience. She treats breast, lung, prostate, gastrointestinal, gynecologic, central nervous system, head and neck, soft tissue, and bone cancers with radiotherapy.

Her expertise includes adaptive radiotherapy and radiosurgery. She uses advanced radiation techniques to provide personalized, evidence-based care in a multidisciplinary, patient-centered setting.