Professor of oncosurgery and proctology
Dr. Saban Sec is a medical oncologist with experience at leading hospitals, including Haseki Training and Research Hospital, Prof. Dr. Cemil Taşcıoğlu City Hospital, and Bahçelievler Medikalpark Hospital. He currently represents specialist physicians in the Turkish Medical Oncology Association. He is also a member of the Istanbul Medical Chamber and the Turkish Medical Oncology Association.
Dr. Sec treats breast, lung, gastrointestinal, prostate, urogenital, head and neck cancers, as well as sarcomas and rare tumors. He has published many peer-reviewed articles on cancer prognosis, treatment outcomes, and survival rates. His research includes studies with large patient groups, such as 138 patients with HER2-positive metastatic gastric cancer. Dr. Sec focuses on prognostic factors and treatment responses in different cancers. He is dedicated to improving cancer care.
Univ.-Prof. Dr. Wolfgang Johannes Köstler is a board-certified specialist for Internal Medicine, Hematology/Oncology, and Intensive Care Medicine who specializes in hematology & internal oncology, intensive care medicine. He is one of the top-rated breast cancer and sarcoma oncologist specialists and has extensive experience in the field and has received degrees from the Medical University of Vienna and the Weizmann Institute of Science. He has also had special training at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center and Royal Prince Alfred Hospital.
Dr. Florian Fitzal is a senior physician at Vienna General Hospital and Vienna Medical University. He specializes in breast and abdominal surgery. He is a certified surgeon and holds a Master of Public Health (MBA). Dr. Fitzal leads the Breast Health Center. He also serves as Scientific Director of the Surgical Center of the Breast.
He is an auditor for the European Council of Surgeons. He is also a board member of the Austrian Breast Cancer and Colorectal Cancer Research Group. Dr. Fitzal has published over 143 scientific papers and has an h-index of 24. He has written four books on breast cancer surgery. He is known for his work in breast-conserving, oncoplastic, and reconstructive surgery.
Dr. Sebastian F. Schoppmann is an expert in general and visceral surgery. He has focused on upper gastrointestinal (GI) surgery since 2007. He leads the Gastroesophageal Tumor Unit (CCC-GET) at the Comprehensive Cancer Center Vienna. He is also an Associate Professor of Surgery at the Medical University of Vienna.
Dr. Schoppmann has published over 240 peer-reviewed articles. He serves as a consulting or associate editor for several leading surgical and oncology journals. He is the General Secretary of the Austrian Society of Surgical Oncology. He has also held important leadership roles in surgical oncology organizations. His work has helped advance upper-GI cancer surgery.
Dr. Hossein Taghizadeh is a highly regarded Austrian specialist in internal medicine, hematology, and medical oncology, known for his compassionate approach and commitment to personalized cancer care. With extensive experience in treating solid tumors and blood cancers, he represents a new generation of oncologists who integrate scientific progress with empathy and precision.
He studied medicine at the Medical University of Vienna, graduating in 2016, and began his residency in internal medicine and oncology shortly thereafter. His academic and clinical training at leading Austrian cancer centers equipped him with deep expertise in systemic cancer therapy, hematologic diseases, and palliative medicine.
2010–2016 – Studied medicine at the Medical University of Vienna.
2018 – Began residency in internal medicine and medical oncology, focusing on individualized treatment strategies.
2020s – Specialized in solid tumors, hematologic malignancies, and targeted therapy, contributing to multidisciplinary oncology care.
Today – Practices as an oncologist at Oncodoc and Wiener Privatklinik, providing diagnostics, systemic treatment, and follow-up for patients with gastrointestinal, urogenital, and hematologic cancers.
Dr. Taghizadeh’s clinical interests include gastrointestinal tumors, pancreatic and biliary cancers, genitourinary malignancies, and hematologic neoplasms. He works with advanced diagnostic tools and modern systemic therapies, including chemotherapy, targeted therapy, and immunotherapy.
Known for his calm professionalism, integrity, and patient-centered communication, Dr. Taghizadeh places great emphasis on evidence-based medicine and emotional support throughout the treatment journey. His work reflects a modern, holistic approach to oncology — one that values both medical excellence and the human experience behind every diagnosis.
Dermatologist
Dr. Viola Fox is the Chief Physician at the Clinic for Haematology, Oncology, and Palliative Medicine at BKZ Solingen. This clinic is a certified interdisciplinary cancer center. Dr. Fox is a leading expert in drug therapy for tumor diseases in Germany and Europe. She has more than 15 years of experience in this field.
She is a member of the German Society of Oncology and Haemato-oncology (GDHO), the German Association of Physicians, and the American Association for Cancer Research. Dr. Fox is also active in molecular biology research. Her work supports progress in cancer treatment and molecular diagnostics.
Her main areas of expertise are chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapy, and radiation therapy. Dr. Fox is known for her innovative methods and strong commitment to patient care. Her efforts have led to high recovery rates and recognition from her peers.
Education
Experience
Dr. Liuying leads the Oncology Ward at Jinshazhou Hospital, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine. Clinical focus includes hepatocellular carcinoma, cholangiocarcinoma, and lung and colorectal cancers. Dr. Liuying has special expertise in melanoma and melanoma liver metastasis. Interventional skills include MWA, RFA, cryoablation, and radioactive seed implantation for non-vascular, minimally invasive tumor ablation.
Research: participated in two Guangdong Provincial science and technology projects. Contributed to the 2014 Expert Consensus for Thermal Ablation of Primary and Metastatic Lung Tumors. Published in the Chinese Journal of Lung Cancer. Compiled Selected Cases of Microwave Ablation for Lung Tumors and Selected Cases of Microwave Ablation for Liver Tumors.
Appointments: Standing Committee Member, Youth Committee of Intra-Tumor Brachytherapy Medicine, China Medical Education Association. Standing Committee Member, Minimally Invasive Interventional Medicine Professional Committee, Guangdong Primary Medical Association.
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.