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Gorkem Turkkan

Gorkem Turkkan

Cancer Treatment

17+

Years of Experience

About Gorkem Turkkan

<p>Assoc. Prof. Gorkem Turkkan started his medical education at Gülhane Military Medical Academy in 2003 and completed it at Zonguldak Karaelmas (Bülent Ecevit) University Faculty of Medicine in 2009. He completed his specialization at Trakya University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Radiation Oncology and became a radiation oncology specialist in 2016.</p><p>After completing his compulsory service, he served as a Lecturer and Head of Department at Muğla Sıtkı Koçman University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Radiation Oncology, from May 2019 to February 2021. Meanwhile, between March and June 2020, he worked as a clinical researcher at Maastricht University Faculty of Medicine Department of Radiation Oncology – MAASTRO Clinic (Netherlands) on stereotactic radiotherapy, thoracic radiotherapy-related lung toxicity and proton therapy. While he was working at İstinye University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Radiation Oncology and Liv Hospital Ulus Radiation Oncology Clinic between March 2021 and April 2023, he received the title of Associate Professor in February 2023. She has been serving her patients at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental since May 2023.</p><p>He has performed both traditional radiotherapy and advanced radiotherapy throughout his career. He is one of the experienced physicians in our country in stereotactic radiotherapy and MRI-guided radiotherapy treatments, which have become increasingly popular and used especially recently. So far, he has successfully completed more than 2500 radiotherapy sessions with the MR-Linac device.</p><p>He has been a member of the Turkish Society of Radiation Oncology (TROD) since 2013 and the European Society of Radiotherapy and Oncology (ESTRO) since 2015. He has 27 articles published in domestic and international journals, 31 oral-poster presentations presented at national and international congresses, and 5 book chapters published by national and international publishing houses. He taught Term I and Term V undergraduate courses at Muğla Sıtkı Koçman University Faculty of Medicine, postgraduate courses within the scope of Ear Nose and Throat Department Specialization training, and Radiotherapy associate degree courses at İstinye University Vocational School of Health Services. She is currently working on 2 ongoing TÜBİTAK Projects. He is married and has a son.</p><p><strong>MEDICAL INTERESTS</strong></p><p>MR-Linac</p><p>Linac</p><p>Stereotactic (Pinpoint) Radiotherapy</p><p>Prostate Cancers</p><p>Breast Cancers</p><p>Lung Cancers</p><p>Rectum Cancers</p><p>Brain and Spinal Cord Cancers</p><p>Head and Neck Cancers</p><p>Volumetric Arc Therapy (VMAT)</p><p>Intensity Modulated Radiotherapy (IMRT)</p>

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Speciality

Cancer Treatment

Language Spoken

English

Awards

  • European Society of Radiotherapy and Oncology (ESTRO)
  • Turkish Society of Radiation Oncology (TROD)

Radiation oncologist

2023–Present — Radiation Oncology Specialist — Hisar Hospital Intercontinental

2021–2023 — Assoc. Prof. — Liv Hospital Ulus and Istinye University

2020 — Clinical Researcher — MAASTRO Clinic, Maastricht University, Netherlands

2019–2021 — Head of Department — Mugla Sitki Kocman University

2016–2019 — Radiation Oncology Specialist — Compulsory state service

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Performed by Gorkem Turkkan

Cancer Treatment

Cancer Treatment

Cancer treatment abroad gives patients an access to world-class oncology centers offering chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapy, radiation, and surgical oncology. Multidisciplinary tumor boards of oncologists, surgeons, and radiologists collaborate to design personalized treatment plans. Oncology care costs can be financially devastating in many countries. Advanced cancer treatments that cost $80,000 to $200,000 at home may be available for $15,000 to $50,000 abroad at JCI-accredited hospitals with equally qualified oncologists and the latest treatment technologies. International cancer centers provide comprehensive care including PET-CT imaging, genomic tumor profiling, and access to clinical trials not available locally. Dedicated oncology case managers guide patients through every step of their treatment journey. The oncologist's experience and the hospital's technology are the most important factors to consider to ensure authenticity. Always confirm your treating team includes board-certified oncologists and that the facility is accredited by a recognized international body. Adherence to your full treatment protocol, nutritional support, and psychological well-being during treatment all significantly influence outcomes.

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