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Prof. Dr. med. Ulrich Graven

Head of the Clinic of Hematology, Oncology and Gastroenterology

Head of a certified oncology center

Head of Clinical Research Department

Specialization:

Hematology, including stem cell transplantation

Abdominal oncology, especially colorectal and pancreatic cancer therapy

Metastasis therapy, including the use of off-label drugs

Membership in professional societies:

Professional Union of German Therapists

German Society for Internal Medicine

German Cancer Society

Abdominal Oncology Working Group

German Society of Hematology and Oncology

German Working Group on Bone Marrow and Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation

German Society for Digestive and Metabolic Diseases

European Society for Medical Oncology

American Society of Clinical Oncology

American Association for Cancer Research

Activities in professional communities:

German Cancer Society:

Since 2013, speaker of the commission for certification of oncology centers

Since November 2007, member of the board

Since September 2022, Speaker of the Section of National Societies on Cancer Control

Chairman of the working group on abdominal oncology of the German Cancer Society, drafting clinical guidelines for the treatment of colorectal and pancreatic cancer.

Chairman of the Oncology Society of North Rhine-Westphalia.

Member of the Colorectal Cancer Clinical Guidelines Working Group, European Society for Medical Oncology.

Member of the Scientific Council, National Cancer Registry at the Robert Koch Institute.

Chairman of the Regional Cancer Registry of the State of North Rhine-Westphalia.

Leading expert for clinical research, German Research Foundation and Federal Ministry of Research and Technology.

Member of the Commission on the Use of Medicines for Therapy "Off-Label", Federal Institute of Medicines and Medical Devices.

Member of the committee for the development of clinical guidelines for colorectal cancer.

Member of the commission on the development of approaches to metastasis and the use of palliative therapy in clinical guidelines for colorectal cancer.

Reviewer of scientific journals such as Journal of Cancer Research and Clinical Oncology, Tumor Diagnostik und Therapie, Der Schmerz, BMC Pharmacology, Onkologie, Strahlentherapie und Onkologie, International Journal of Colorectal Disease, Annuals of Oncology, European Journal of Cancer.

Assoc. Dr. Görkem TÜRKKAN started his medical education at Gülhane Military Medical Academy in 2003 and completed it in 2009 at Zonguldak Karaelmas (Bülent Ecevit) University Faculty of Medicine. He completed his residency in the Department of Radiation Oncology at Trakya University Faculty of Medicine and became a radiation oncology specialist in 2016.

After completing his compulsory service, he served as a Doctor Lecturer and Head of Department at Muğla Sıtkı Koçman University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Radiation Oncology from May 2019 to February 2021. During this period, between March and June 2020, he worked as a clinical researcher in the Department of Radiation Oncology at Maastricht University Medical Center–MAASTRO Clinic (Netherlands) on studies related to stereotactic radiotherapy, thoracic radiation therapy-associated lung toxicity, and proton therapy. Between March 2021 and April 2023, he worked at the Radiation Oncology Department of Istinye University Faculty of Medicine and Liv Hospital Ulus Radiation Oncology Clinic, where he received the title of Associate Professor in February 2023. He has been providing services to his patients at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental since May 2023.

Throughout his professional life, he has performed both traditional and advanced radiotherapy practices. Particularly, he is one of the experienced physicians in Turkey in stereotactic radiotherapy and MRI-guided radiotherapy treatments, which are gaining popularity and usage recently. So far, he has successfully completed over 2500 radiotherapy sessions using the MR-Linac device.

Since 2013, he has been a member of the Turkish Radiation Oncology Society (TROD) and since 2015 a member of the European Society for Radiotherapy and Oncology (ESTRO). He has 27 published articles in national and international journals, 31 oral-poster presentations at national and international congresses, and 5 book chapters published by national and international publishers. He has taught undergraduate courses in Period I and Period V at Muğla Sıtkı Koçman University Faculty of Medicine, master’s courses within the ENT Department Specialist training, and Radiation Therapy associate degree courses at Istinye University Health Services Vocational School. He is currently involved in 2 ongoing TÜBİTAK Projects. He is married and has one son.

MEDICAL INTERESTS

• MR-Linac
• Linac
• Stereotactic (Precision) Radiotherapy
• Prostate Cancers
• Breast Cancers
• Lung Cancers
• Rectal Cancers
• Brain and Spinal Cord Cancers
• Head and Neck Cancers
• Volumetric Arc Therapy (VMAT)
• Intensity-Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT)
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Prof. Dr. Ümmügül Üyetürk completed her undergraduate and graduate education at Uludağ University Faculty of Medicine between 1988-1994. She specialized in Internal Medicine at Istanbul Training and Research Hospital from 1998 to 2003. Between 2008-2011, she received her subspecialty training in Medical Oncology at Ankara Oncology Training and Research Hospital.

After serving as the deputy chief physician at Suluova State Hospital, she established the Internal Medicine Department and Medical Oncology Science Branch at Bolu Abant İzzet Baysal University between 2011-2020, where she served as the head of the science branch. During this time, she educated resident doctors and students. Üyetürk, who received the title of Associate Professor in 2014, spent 6 months in Canada/Toronto in 2019. In 2020, she was awarded the title of Professor at Abant İzzet Baysal University.

Üyetürk has published over 60 articles in international peer-reviewed journals and has more than 20 scientific works published in national peer-reviewed journals. She also has over 100 presentations that have been delivered at international and national scientific meetings and published in proceedings books. In addition to her membership in the European Society for Medical Oncology, she has memberships in medical oncology associations within the country. She has received more than 10 awards given to her at universities and congresses.

MEDICAL INTERESTS

• Prostate Cancer and Urological Cancers
• Lung Cancer
• Gastrointestinal System Cancers
• Breast Cancer
• Ovarian, Endometrial, and Cervical Cancers (Genital Cancers)

Born in 1978, Specialist Dr. Mustafa Solak graduated from Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine. He completed his residency at Istanbul Şişli Etfal Training and Research Hospital and received his Sub-specialty from Hacettepe University Cancer Institute.

He has numerous cases related to Breast Cancer, Testicular Cancer, Ovarian Cancer, Lung Cancer, Head and Neck Cancers, and Gastrointestinal System Cancers.

MEDICAL INTERESTS

• Breast Cancer
• Testicular Cancer
• Ovarian Cancer
• Lung Cancer
• Head and Neck Cancers
• Gastrointestinal System Cancers

Oncologist

• Dr. Ahmad Sinjab specializes in colon cancer treatment, utilizing surgery, chemotherapy, and targeted therapy.
• Received international training in colon cancer treatment at medical institutions in the USA, UK, and Germany.
• Member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) and the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO).
• Speaks English, Arabic, and French, which facilitates clear communication with patients from diverse backgrounds.
• Holds certifications in Advanced Surgical Oncology and Gastrointestinal Surgery.

Dr. X has a Bachelor of Medicine from Mysore University, India and a Doctor of Medicine in radiotherapy from Banaras Hindu University, India. He is a Diplomate of the National Board of Examination and is a member of the Association of Radiation Oncology of India, Society for Neuro-Oncology, Bangalore Oncology Group, and Indian Association of Hyperthermia Oncology.

Dr. Shruti Kate is a highly trained and experienced oncologist, specializing in the treatment of different types of cancer, including lung, breast, and gynecological cancers. She has done extensive research in the field, and was the sole recipient of a travel award from India in the 2018 World Conference on Lung Cancer.

Dr. Lalit is a highly experienced oncological surgeon with 10 years of experience and over 10,000 major surgeries performed. He has done his MBBS from MIMER, Pune and MS from GMC Panaji. He has fellowship in Surgical Oncology and worked as a Co-principal Investigator in multiple original research. He is known for his patient friendly and ethical approach, and his main interest is in Minimal Invasive Cancer Surgeries.

Doctor, Oncologist

Mert Erkan, M.D. is an Associate Professor of Surgery at the Department of Surgery, Koc School of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey. He is qualified in Medical Doctor, Surgery, and has a 2nd Doctoral degree. He is a member of many associations, including International Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association, International Association of Pancreatology, and European Pancreatic Club. He is also an editorial board member and ad-hoc reviewer for a few journals, including BMC Gastroenterology, Carcinogenesis, and Gastric Cancer.

Dr. Johann Ockenga is a Surgical Oncologist and Gastrointestinal Surgeon with 20 years of experience in treating various conditions, including Sigmoid adenocarcinoma, Hepatocellular Carcinoma, Hepatitis B, Liver Diseases, Immunology and Colon cancer. He is the Secretary of the German Society of Nutritional Medicine, has developed guidelines for nutritional medicine, and has contributed to various publications.

Chief Physician of Helios Hospital Berlin-Buch, Head of the Oncology and Palliative Medicine Department, Specialist in Radiotherapy.

Oncosurgeon, specialist in the treatment of gastrointestinal tract organs