Chemotherapy for Sarcomas Doctors Abroad — Page 2

Dr. Ercan Ozden specializes in sarcoma chemotherapy, with a medical oncology subspecialty from Kocaeli University Faculty of Medicine.

• Trained at Istanbul University's prestigious Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine
• Over 27 years of experience of experience in internal medicine and oncology
• Completed medical oncology subspecialty training at Kocaeli University
• Worked at multiple hospitals, gaining diverse clinical experience

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. 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.

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. 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. 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

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. 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. 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

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

Dr. Ahmer Arif Shaikh specializes in oral cancer surgeries and functional rehabilitation at HCG Manavata Cancer Centre.

• 15 years of experience of experience in surgical oncology
• Expertise in organ preservation and functional rehabilitation
• Proficient in major maxillofacial and head & neck surgeries
• Fellowship-trained in Head & Neck Surgical Oncology
• Published researcher with focus on oral cancers

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.

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.

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

Dr. Valame specializes in sarcoma chemotherapy at HCG Manavata Cancer Centre, with a strong research focus on targeted therapies.

• Completed DNB in Medical Oncology at Indraprastha Apollo Hospital
• Presented research on stomach cancer at ASCO symposium
• Experienced in molecular-based cancer treatments
• Lectured at International Winter School of 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. Shruti Kate specializes in sarcoma treatment with expertise in immunotherapy and metronomic therapy. She trained at Tata Memorial Hospital, a leading cancer center in India.

• Expert in treating solid tumors, including sarcomas
• Member of ASCO, ESMO, and other top oncological societies
• Presented research at the World Conference on Lung Cancer
• Uses advanced therapies like immunotherapy for advanced cancers

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