Chemotherapy for Sarcomas Doctors Abroad — Page 2

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.

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. Iris Kventsel is a pediatric hemato-oncologist and bone marrow transplant specialist at Sheba Medical Center. She treats childhood sarcomas like Ewing sarcoma and osteosarcoma at the Edmond and Lily Safra Children’s Hospital. Dr. Kventsel integrates targeted therapies with cellular treatments for complex childhood cancers. She serves on the academic staff at Tel Aviv University Faculty of Medicine.

• Specializes in bone marrow transplantation and CAR T-cell therapy for pediatric patients.
• Researches genetic cancer predisposition, including Li-Fraumeni syndrome and susceptibility genes.
• Published in major journals on stem cell biology and surgical oncology (HIPEC).
• Works at Sheba Medical Center, ranked among the world’s top 10 hospitals.

Dr. Eytan Aharon Ben-Ami leads the Oncology Division at Sheba Medical Center in Israel. He specialized in sarcoma and bone oncology at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. Dr. Ben-Ami founded the Sheba Clinical Research Organization to advance cancer studies. He treats rare bone tumors and soft tissue sarcomas with personalized protocols.

• Heads the Early-Phase Clinical Trials Unit for innovative cancer therapies.
• Authored over 40 scientific publications on molecular mechanisms and early detection.
• Leads Phase I trials in targeted therapy and immunotherapy for rare cancers.
• Works at Sheba Medical Center, a top-10 hospital globally per Newsweek.

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.

Assoc. Prof. Nail Paksoy specializes in sarcoma chemotherapy at Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital, with published research on high-dose treatments for Ewing's sarcoma and Kaposi sarcoma.

• Board-certified in medical oncology by ESMO
• Multiple international clinical trials on sarcoma treatments
• Published in Medicine journal on weekly paclitaxel for Kaposi sarcoma
• Fellowship-trained at Istanbul University Oncology Institute

Dr. Apak specializes in pediatric sarcoma chemotherapy at Biruni University Hospital, with expertise in bone marrow transplantation and CAR T-cell therapy.

• 26 years of experience of experience in pediatric oncology
• Head of Pediatric Hematology-Oncology Division at Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa
• Published 75+ international papers on pediatric oncology
• Assistant editor for the Turkish Pediatrics Archives Periodical
• Member of the Turkish Pediatric Society and Turkish Adolescent Association

Specialized in pediatric hematology and oncology with extensive training, including a bone marrow transplant fellowship at MP Göztepe Hospital.

• Over 20 years of experience of experience in pediatric hematology and oncology
• Assistant Professor at Marmara University's Faculty of Medicine
• Member of EBMT (European Bone Marrow Transplantation)
• Specialized in bone marrow transplants for pediatric patients

Assoc. Prof. Atakan Topcu specializes in chemotherapy for sarcomas, combining targeted therapies with extensive research in cancer-related malnutrition.

• Published over 50 scientific articles in oncology
• Member of European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO)
• Expert in geriatric oncology and immunotherapy
• Associate Professor at Medipol University

Assoc. Prof. Ayse Irem Yasin specializes in chemotherapy for soft tissue sarcomas at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital.

• Fellowship-trained in medical oncology at Bezmialem Vakif University
• ESMO Board Certified – recognized expertise in oncology
• International training including Italy's Maggiore della Carità Hospital
• Over 7 years of experience in medical oncology

Assoc. Dr. Abdullah Sakin leads the Medical Oncology Department at Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital, specializing in sarcoma treatments.

• Head of Medical Oncology Department at Yüzüncü Yıl University
• Trained in Medical Oncology at Istanbul Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital
• Over a decade of experience in oncology and internal medicine
• Works with advanced chemotherapy protocols for sarcomas

Dr. Borde has handled more than 30,000 PET scans and 1,000 thyroid cancer patients at HCG Manavata Cancer Centre.

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

Dr. Lalit Banswal has performed 10,000+ major surgeries, with a focus on gastrointestinal cancer and minimally invasive techniques. His patient-friendly approach ensures excellent outcomes.

• Fellowship-trained in Surgical Oncology at Tata Medical Centre
• Specializes in gastrointestinal cancer surgeries
• Co-principal Investigator in multiple research projects
• Assistant Professor at State Cancer Institute
• Focuses on minimally invasive cancer surgeries

Dr. López-Ibor specializes in pediatric hematology and oncology with over 32 years of experience of experience, currently leading the Pediatric Hematology and Oncology Unit at HM Montepríncipe Hospital.

• Expert in treating bone and brain tumors in children
• Trained at the University of Maryland in pediatric oncology
• Author of numerous scientific publications on pediatric cancers
• Previously headed oncology at Hospital Universitario Clínica San Rafael

Prof. Demirkaya specializes in pediatric oncology with over 27 years of experience of experience treating sarcomas at Medicana Bursa Hospital.

• Trained in pediatric oncology at Bursa Uludag University
• Former assistant and associate professor in pediatric oncology
• Worked at GATA Pediatric Hematology-Oncology-Bone Marrow Transplantation Centre
• Member of Turkish Pediatric Oncology Society

50,000+ cancer surgeries performed – Dr. Raj specializes in Breast and Thoracic Surgical Oncology at HCG Manavata Cancer Centre.

• 30 years of experience of surgical oncology experience
• Trained at Tata Memorial Hospital and Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh
• Involved in 200+ clinical trials
• Professor for DNB Superspecialty Surgical Oncology

Dr. Sridhar specializes in radiotherapy and oncology, with a strong focus on treating sarcomas at HCG Manavata Cancer Centre.

• Qualified as a Doctor of Medicine in radiotherapy from Banaras Hindu University
• Diplomate of National Board in radiotherapy from National Board Of Examination
• Member of the Association of Radiation Oncology of India and Society for Neuro-Oncology
• Associated with Bangalore Oncology Group and Indian Association of Hyperthermia Oncology

Dr. Girish Badarkhe brings 16 years of experience of focused expertise in hematology-oncology, specializing in leukemia and multiple myeloma at HCG Manavata Cancer Centre.

• MBBS from Grant Medical College and Sir JJ Hospital
• MD in Pathology from Lokmanya Tilak Municipal Medical College
• DM in Clinical Hematology from Medical College, Calcutta
• Recipient of awards for professionalism and hard work