Chemotherapy for Brain Tumor Doctors Abroad — Page 2

Prof. Irfan Cicin is a medical oncologist with over 29 years of experience of experience, specializing in brain tumor chemotherapy at İstinye University Liv Hospital Topkapı.

• Completed medical oncology fellowship at Trakya University
• Professor of Medical Oncology at Trakya University Faculty of Medicine
• Over a decade of academic experience in medical oncology

Associate Professor Muhammed Mustafa Atci leads the Medical Oncology department at İstinye University Liv Hospital Topkapı, specializing in brain tumor chemotherapy.

• Over 15 years of experience of experience in medical oncology, including specialized training
• Published 19+ research papers on various oncology topics, including brain tumors
• Active member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
• Education Coordinator for Medical Oncology Sub-Branch at Prof. Dr. Cemil Taşcıoğlu City Hospital

Uzm. Dr. Erkan Göcen is a Radiation Oncology Specialist at Çerkezköy Private Optimed Hospital (Optimed Health Group). He graduated from İstanbul University, İstanbul Faculty of Medicine (Çapa) in 2003.

Career: He trained and practiced in Radiation Oncology from 2010 to 2012. He worked in public and private health institutions from 2012 to 2016. He served in the private medical sector as a Radiation Oncology Specialist from 2016 to 2023. He has been at Optimed Hospital since 2024.

Clinical interests: cancers of the brain, head and neck, esophagus, stomach, colorectal, pancreas, prostate, bladder, lung, soft tissues (sarcomas), skin, uterus and cervix, and breast. Affiliations: Turkish Society for Radiation Oncology (TROD) and Tekirdağ Medical Chamber. Languages: English and Turkish.

Dr. Yaacov Lawrence is the Chair of Radiation Oncology at Sheba Medical Center. He specializes in precision radiation therapy and neuro-oncology. Dr. Lawrence pioneered celiac plexus radiosurgery for pancreatic cancer pain management. He holds the FASTRO designation, one of the highest honors in his specialty.

• Leads the Gastrointestinal Cancer Program at Sheba Medical Center.
• Performs stereotactic radiosurgery for brain tumors and nervous system cancers.
• Authored over 280 scientific publications on personalized radiation protocols.
• Completed radiation oncology fellowship training at Thomas Jefferson University.

Dr. Graus led the panel defining strict criteria for diagnosing paraneoplastic neurological syndromes – a rare complication of cancer treatment.

• Specializes in chemotherapy-related neurotoxicities and brain lymphoma
• Pioneered research on autoimmune attacks triggered by brain tumors
• Founder and past president of the European Association of Neuro-Oncology
• Trained in neuro-oncology at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center

Dr. Maha Yahia is a medical and hemato-oncologist at Shefaa Al Orman International Oncology Hospitals. She served as a Lieutenant Colonel physician in the Egyptian Armed Forces Medical Corps. Dr. Yahia specializes in treatment planning for breast, thoracic, and gastrointestinal cancers. She focuses on immunotherapy, targeted therapy, and complex chemotherapy protocols.

• Former Head of the Clinical Research Support Team at Maadi AFMC.
• Trained at the National Cancer Institute, Cairo University, in hemato-oncology.
• Treats genitourinary, gynecologic, and rare cancers alongside hematologic conditions.
• Works at an ESMO-accredited center that treats 6,000 patients annually.

Assoc. Prof. Atakan Topcu specializes in brain tumor chemotherapy at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital, with a focus on targeted therapies and immunotherapy.

• Published over 50 scientific articles in oncology
• Expert in geriatric oncology and cancer-related malnutrition
• Member of European Society for Medical Oncology
• Clinical observership at University of Leicester

Assoc. Prof. Nail Paksoy specializes in medical oncology at Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital, with extensive experience in brain tumor chemotherapy.

• ESMO Board Certified in Medical Oncology
• Participated in 8 international clinical trials for advanced cancers
• Published multiple studies on chemotherapy outcomes
• Fellowship-trained at Istanbul University Oncology Institute

Prof. Dr. Abdullah Sakin is a professor of medical oncology. He treats solid tumors, including lung, breast, gastrointestinal, genitourinary, gynecologic, head and neck cancers, and melanoma.

He delivers personalized, evidence-based care. His treatments include chemotherapy, targeted therapy, immunotherapy, hormone therapy, and precision oncology. He has authored more than 200 scientific publications and takes part in international clinical research. This work advances patient-centered cancer care.

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.

Dr. Raj Nagarkar has performed 50,000+ cancer surgeries over 30 years of experience, specializing in breast and thoracic surgical oncology at HCG Manavata Cancer Centre.

• Trained at Tata Memorial Hospital and Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh
• Involved in 200+ clinical trials, including phase 1-3 studies
• Professor for DNB Superspecialty Surgical Oncology and Breast Surgery
• Focuses on improving patients' quality of life during treatment

Dr. Shaunak has a strong research focus in oncology, presenting at the elite Gastrointestinal Cancer Symposium and delivering lectures at AIIMS Bhopal.

• DNB in Medical Oncology from Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, New Delhi
• Specializes in targeted therapies for cancer treatment
• Senior Residency in Internal Medicine at Shyam Shah Medical College
• Presented research on Stomach Cancer at ASCO symposium

Dr. Sridhar P.S. specializes in radiotherapy for brain tumors, with extensive training and professional memberships in neuro-oncology.

• Doctor of Medicine in radiotherapy from Banaras Hindu University
• Diplomate of National Board in radiotherapy
• Member of the Society for Neuro-Oncology
• Part of the Bangalore Oncology Group

Dr. Borde has performed over 30,000 PET scans and treated 1,000+ thyroid cancer patients at HCG Manavata Cancer Centre.

• 11 years of experience specializing in nuclear medicine and oncology
• Expert in radioiodine and Lu-177 RN therapies
• Proficient in all types of nuclear and PET-CT scans
• Published research in multiple medical journals

Dr. Kate specializes in treating brain tumors with targeted chemotherapy, combining extensive academic training with practical expertise at leading cancer centers.

• Trained at Tata Memorial Hospital – India's top cancer center
• Expert in immunotherapy and metronomic therapy for advanced cancers
• Presented research at World Conference on Lung Cancer
• Member of ASCO, ESMO, and other prestigious oncology societies

Dr. Ahmer Arif Shaikh specializes in surgical oncology, with a focus on oral cancer and functional rehabilitation.

• 15 years of experience of experience in surgical oncology
• Proficient in major maxillofacial and head & neck surgeries
• Fellowship-trained in Head & Neck Surgical Oncology
• Researcher with multiple publications