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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

Areas of Interest

• Breast Cancer
• Prostate Cancer
• Gastrointestinal System Tumors
• Gynecological Tumors
• Brain Tumors
• Lung Cancer

Education
2021:

• Professor Title, Health Sciences University Hamidiye Faculty of Medicine

2017 – 2018:

• Master's Degree in Phytotherapy, Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Istanbul University

2015:

• Associate Professor Title

1996:

• Radiation Oncology Specialization, Princess Margaret Hospital, Toronto, Canada

1994 – 1998:

• Radiation Oncology Specialization, Şişli Etfal Training and Research Hospital

1982 – 1988:

• Trakya University Faculty of Medicine

Work Experience
2024:

• Neolife Medical Center – Biruni University

2021 – 2024:

• Health Sciences University (Hamidiye Faculty of Medicine – Bursa Medical Faculty – Izmir Medical Faculty – Lecturer)

2020 – 2024:

• SBÜ Başakşehir Çam and Sakura City Hospital – Education and Administrative Officer

2015 – 2020:

• Dr. Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital – Radiation Oncology Clinical Department Setup and Administrative Officer

2013 – 2020:

• Gelişim University – Lecturer, Radiation Therapy Technician Program

2009 – 2015:

• Istanbul Training and Research Hospital, Radiation Oncology Center Setup, Clinical Administrative Responsibility, and Chief Assistant

1998 – 2009:

• Şişli Etfal Training and Research Hospital, Radiation Oncology Clinic Chief Assistant

Professional Trainings
2023:

• Project Creation and Development on Artificial Intelligence and Radiotherapy Treatment Planning Systems with Yıldız Technical University

2023:

• Hydrogel Space Oar Application and Certification Training, Başakşehir Çam and Sakura City Hospital

2015:

• Turkish Radiation Oncology Association (Mammography Working Group, Integrative Working Group, Stereotactic Working Group, Uro-Oncology Working Group), Researcher

2020:

• Hydrogel Space Oar Application and Certification Training, Başakşehir Çam and Sakura City Hospital

2018:

• Distance Good Clinical Practices Training; Basic Good Clinical Practices Course

2011:

• Lifelong Learning Program Leonardo da Vinci Mobility Projects, European Union Education and Youth Programs Directorate

2008:

• Brachytherapy Training, Istanbul University, Oncology Institute

Memberships
2022 – 2024:

• President of Sakura Science and Academician Association (SABADER)

2023:

• Turkish Radiation Oncology Association, Integrative Working Group Executive Board Member

2021:

• Cam & Sakura Medical Journal, Section Editor

2018:

• Interdisciplinary Oncology Association, Substitute Member of the Executive Board

1995:

• Turkish Radiation Oncology Association

1989:

• Turkish Medical Association

Scientific Works

• A.1 Karacetin D, Yalcin B, Okten B, Oztürk S, Maral O, Incekara O (2009). Capecitabine and oxaliplatin (XELOX) as first-line treatment for patients with metastatic colorectal cancer. JBUON, 605-608
• A.2 Yılmaz O B, Karacetin D, Kabukcuoglu F, Taskin T, Yener S (2011). Immunohistochemical study of E-cadherin and β-catenin expression in colorectal carcinomas. Pol J Pathol, 62(1), 19-24
• A.3 Karacetin D, Cakir A, Agaoglu F, Çamlıca H, Ergen A, Dizdar Y, Darendeliler E (2010). Dose distribution in 3-dimensional conformal radiotherapy for prostate cancer: comparison of femur doses for four treatment techniques. Journal of Radiotherapy in Practice, 41-51
• A.4 Baycan D, Karacetin D, Balkanay A, Barut Y (2012). Field-in-field IMRT versus 3D-CRT of the breast. Cardiac vessels, ipsilateral lung, and contralateral breast absorbed doses in patients with left-sided lumpectomy: a dosimetric comparison. Jpn J Radiol, DOI: 10.1007/s

Education

2000
Medical School Graduate – Istanbul University, Faculty of Medicine

2005
Radiology Department, Istanbul University, Istanbul Medical Faculty

Work Experience

2022 – Present
Neolife Medical Center

2015 – 2021
Sonomed Imaging Center

2015
Bezmialem Vakıf University

2011 – 2015
Echomar Imaging Center

2010 – 2011
Istanbul Bilim University

2008 – 2009
Derince Military Hospital

2007 – 2008
German Hospital-Taksim

2005 – 2007
Echomar Imaging Center

Professional Trainings

• National Radiology Congresses
• National Magnetic Resonance Society Meetings

Memberships

• Turkish Radiology Society
• Turkish Magnetic Resonance Society
• Turkish Neuroradiology Society
• RSNA (Radiological Society of North America)
• ESR (European Society of Radiology)

Scientific Works

MRI findings in parosteal osteosarcoma: correlation with histopathology.
Dönmez FY, Tüzün U, Başaran C, Tunaci M, Bilgiç B, Acunaş G. Diagn Interv Radiol. 

The diagnostic efficiency of multislice CT virtual bronchoscopy in detecting endobronchial tumors.
Bakir B, Tüzün Ü, Terzibaşioğlu E, Dursun M, Güven K, Salmaslioğlu A, Tunaci A. Tuberk Toraks.

Diffusion MR findings in cyclosporin-A induced encephalopathy.
Aydin K, Donmez F, Tuzun U, Minareci O, Atamer T. Neuroradiology. 2004 

Diffusion tensor imaging findings of the brainstem in subjects with tonsillar ectopia.
Kurtcan S, Alkan A, Yetis H, Tuzun U, Aralasmak A, Toprak H, Ozdemir H. Acta Neurol Belg. 2018 Mar;

Diffusion Tensor Imaging Parameters in Children with Acute Hyperammonemic Encephalopathy Due to Urea Cycle Enzyme Defects and Organic Acidemia.
Kurtcan S, Alkan A, Guler S, Yesil G, Toprak H, Tuzun U, Yetis H, Aralasmak A, Ozdemir H, Iscan A. Current Medical Imaging Reviews. Volume 13, 2017 DOI: 10.2174/

The Contribution of DTI in Determining the Relationship of Epilepsy and Brain Lesions in Children with Tuberous Sclerosis.
Kurtcan S, Alkan A, Guler S, Yesil G, Toprak H, Tuzun U, Yetis H, Aralasmak A, Ozdemir H, Iscan A. Current Medical Imaging Reviews. Volume 13, 2017 DOI: 10.2174/

Brainstem cranial nerve diffusion changes in Wernicke encephalopathy secondary to necrotizing pancreatitis.
Kurtcan S, Alkan A, Aydin S, Tuzun U, Toprak H. Arch Med Sci Civil Dis 2016;1:e45–e50

Neuroimaging Features of Acquired Metabolic and Toxic Encephalopathies.
Ediz S.S, Kurtcan S, Alkan A, Aydin S, Tuzun U, Toprak H, Aralasmak A. Current Medical Imaging Reviews. Volume 13, 2017

Does the Application of Platelet-Rich Fibrin in Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction Enhance Graft Healing and Maturation? A Comparative MRI Study of 44 Cases.
Beyzadeoglu T, Pehlivanoglu T, Yildirim K, Buldu H, Tandogan R, Tuzun U. Orthop J Sports Med. 2020 Feb 20;8(2):

Deep learning for assessing image quality in bi-parametric prostate MRI: A feasibility study.
Alis D, Kartal MS, Seker ME, Guroz B, Basar Y, Arslan A, Sirolu S, Kurtcan S, Denizoglu N, Tuzun U, Yildirim D, Oksuz I, Karaarslan E. Eur J Radiol. 2023 Aug;165:110924. doi: 10.1016/j.ejrad.2023.110924. Epub 2023 Jun 11.

Awards

1. TMRD 16th Annual Meeting Film Reading Session - 2nd Prize (2011)
2. TMRD 17th Annual Meeting Film Reading Session - 3rd Prize (2012)
3. TMRD 17th Annual Meeting Case of the Day - 3rd Prize (2012)
4. TRD 33rd National Congress Case of the Day - 2nd Prize (2012)
5. TMRD 18th Annual Meeting Film Reading Session - 3rd Prize (2013)
6. TMRD 18th Annual Meeting Case of the Day - 3rd Prize (2013)
7. TMRD 19th Annual Meeting Film Reading Session - 2nd Prize (2014)
8. TMRD 19th Annual Meeting Case of the Day - 1st Prize (2014)
9. TRD 36th National Congress Case of the Day - 2nd Prize (2015)
10. TMRD 21st Annual Meeting Film Reading Session - 1st Prize (2016)
11. TRD 37th National Congress Case of the Day - 1st Prize (2016)
12. TMRD 37th National Congress Film Reading Session - 1st Prize (2016)
13. TMRD 23rd Annual Meeting Film Reading Session - 1st Prize (2018)

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.

Dr. Taner Orug is an experienced hepatologist at Medicana Kadıköy Hospital in Istanbul. He has 29 years of medical practice. He graduated from Ege University School of Medicine in 1988. Dr. Orug is known for his skills in hepatopancreaticobiliary surgery, liver and pancreas cancer surgery, and treating liver metastasis.

He specializes in complex cancer surgeries, such as oesophagus and gastric cancer surgery, colorectal surgery, peritonectomy, and hyperthermic intraoperative chemotherapy. Dr. Orug also performs cytoreductive and retroperitoneal tumor surgeries. He is skilled in hernia repair, laparoscopic, and minimally invasive surgery. His work shows strong expertise in advanced surgical oncology.

Dr. Sridhar P.S. is a skilled radiation oncologist. He earned his Bachelor of Medicine from Mysore University. He completed his MD in Radiotherapy at Banaras Hindu University. He also holds a Diplomate of the National Board in Radiotherapy. This shows his advanced training and dedication to quality care.

Dr. Sridhar is a member of several professional groups. These include the Association of Radiation Oncology of India, Society for Neuro-Oncology, Bangalore Oncology Group, and the Indian Association of Hyperthermia Oncology. He is known for his effective cancer treatments and focus on new therapies. His work has made a positive impact in the field of oncology.

Dr. Chaitainya Borde is a nuclear medicine specialist with 12 years of clinical experience. He is skilled in advanced nuclear scans, PET-CT imaging, and nuclear cardiology. He works in both diagnostic and therapeutic nuclear medicine.

Dr. Borde has performed over 30,000 PET scans. He has managed more than 1,000 thyroid cancer patients. He is experienced in radioiodine and Lu-177 RN therapies. He has also published research papers in respected medical journals, showing his dedication to academic work.

Dr. Shruti Kate is an experienced oncologist. She specializes in treating lung, breast, gynecological, and genitourinary cancers. She earned her MBBS from Lady Hardinge Medical College. She completed her MD in Internal Medicine at Maulana Azad Medical College. She also holds a DM in Medical Oncology from Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai.

Dr. Kate has managed both conservative and surgical cancer treatments. She is skilled in complex procedures such as the Whipple surgery. She is a member of several leading oncology societies, including ASCO, ESMO, IASCLC, ISMPO, and IOS. Her research on lung cancer received the only travel award from India at the 2018 World Conference on Lung Cancer.

Dr. Lalit Banswal is an experienced oncological surgeon with 10 years in the field. He has performed more than 10,000 major surgeries. He earned his MBBS from MIMER, Pune, and completed his MS at GMC Panaji. He also completed a fellowship in Surgical Oncology at Tata Medical Centre, Kolkata, with a focus on gastrointestinal cancers.

Dr. Banswal has worked as a Co-principal Investigator in several research projects. He has published his work in both national and international journals. He is known for his patient-friendly and ethical approach. His main expertise is in Minimal Invasive Cancer Surgeries, where he consistently delivers excellent results.

Dr. Shaunak Valame is an MD in Internal Medicine and holds a DNB in Medical Oncology. He received advanced training at Indraprastha Apollo Hospital in New Delhi. He also worked as a Registrar at Jawaharlal Nehru Cancer Hospital in Bhopal. Dr. Valame has presented his research at international forums, including the Gastrointestinal Cancer Symposium in San Francisco.

He is known for his work in targeted cancer therapies. He has given lectures at the International Winter School of Oncology at AIIMS Bhopal. Dr. Valame is accredited by the American Society of Clinical Oncology. He is committed to advancing cancer research and clinical care.

Oncologist

Doctor, Oncologist

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.

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. 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.