Chemotherapy for pancreatic cancer Doctors Abroad — Page 2

Dr. Ercan Ozden specializes in medical oncology with a focus on pancreatic cancer at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital.

• Graduated from Istanbul University's prestigious Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine
• Completed medical oncology subspecialty at Kocaeli University
• Over 27 years of experience of experience in internal medicine and oncology
• Works at a leading hospital for cancer treatment

Dr. Mariam Abu Zeid is a clinical oncologist at Shefaa Al Orman International Oncology Hospitals. She is certified by the European Society for Medical Oncology. Dr. Abu Zeid treats solid tumors and hematologic cancers. She holds a Ph.D. in Clinical Oncology and Nuclear Medicine from Ain Shams University.

• Administers chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and targeted treatments for various cancer types.
• Oversees oncology clinical trials and manages treatment-related toxicities.
• Coordinates patient care within multidisciplinary teams for complex staging and diagnosis.
• Practices at an ESMO-accredited center that treats approximately 6,000 patients annually.

Professor of Medical Oncology with over 29 years of experience of experience, specializing in pancreatic cancer treatment at İstinye University Liv Hospital Topkapı.

• Fellowship-trained in Medical Oncology at Trakya University
• Associate Professor and later Professor at Trakya University Faculty of Medicine
• Member of the Turkish Medical Oncology Association

Dr. Emad Shash is a medical oncologist who has participated in over 70 oncology clinical trials. He serves as the Medical Director of the Breast Comprehensive Cancer Hospital at NCI. Dr. Shash specializes in systemic therapies, including chemotherapy, targeted therapy, and immunotherapy. He holds a Diploma in Hospital Quality Management and Patient Safety from JCI.

• Serves as an ESMO panel voting member and an ASCO committee member.
• Treats breast, gynecologic, genitourinary, thoracic, gastrointestinal, and rare cancers.
• Former research physician and medical lead at the EORTC in Brussels.
• Works at Shefaa Al Orman, an ESMO-accredited oncology center treating 6,000 patients annually.

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. 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. Nail Paksoy specializes in pancreatic cancer chemotherapy at Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital, with ESMO Board Certification in Medical Oncology.

• Completed fellowship at Istanbul University Oncology Institute
• Subinvestigator in clinical trials for pancreatic cancer treatments
• Published research on FOLFIRINOX vs. Gemcitabine + Nab-Paclitaxel efficacy
• Associate Professor at Istanbul Medipol University

Assoc. Prof. Atakan Topcu specializes in solid tumors including pancreatic cancer, with over 50 published scientific articles.

• Expert in targeted therapies and immunotherapy
• Member of European Society for Medical Oncology
• Focus on cancer-related malnutrition and geriatric oncology
• Medical Oncology Fellowship at Bezmialem Vakıf University
• Currently works as Associate Professor at Medipol Acıbadem District Hospital

Assoc. Prof. Ayse Irem Yasin specializes in gastrointestinal cancers at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital, with international training in oncology.

• Fellowship-trained in medical oncology at Bezmialem Vakif University
• Holds an ESMO Board Certificate in oncology
• Trained at Cleveland Clinic and Harvard Medical School
• Focuses on adenocarcinomas and gastrointestinal malignancies

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.

Specializing in radiotherapy oncology – Dr. Sridhar P.S. focuses on advanced treatment protocols for cancer patients at HCG Manavata Cancer Centre.

• 30 years of experience of experience in radiation oncology
• Diplomate of National Board in radiotherapy
• Member of key oncology associations
• Extensive training in cancer treatment techniques

Over 50,000 cancer surgeries performed – Dr. Nagarkar is a highly experienced surgical oncologist specializing in complex cancer cases.

• 30 years of experience of surgical oncology experience
• Trained at Tata Memorial Hospital and Royal College of Surgeons
• Specializes in breast and thoracic surgical oncology
• Conducted 200+ clinical trials in oncology
• Professor for DNB Superspecialty Surgical Oncology

Dr. Shaunak Valame specializes in pancreatic cancer chemotherapy with a strong academic background and research focus on molecular basis of cancer.

• Completed DNB in Medical Oncology from Indraprastha Apollo Hospital
• Presented research on stomach cancer at ASCO Gastrointestinal Symposium
• Expert in targeted therapies for cancer treatment
• Delivered lectures at International Winter School of Oncology