What does a medical oncologist do?

A medical oncologist treats cancer using chemotherapy or other medications such as targeted therapy or immunotherapy.

What are the typical symptoms of cancer?

There may be Change in bowel or bladder habit, sore that does not heal, Unusual bleeding or discharge, Thickening or lump in the breast or elsewhere, Indigestion or difficulty in swallowing, Obvious change in a wart or mole and hoarseness in voice.

Which tests/ investigations are generally required by the medical oncologist ?

Tests like Biopsy, Bone Marrow Aspiration and Biopsy, Bone Scan, Breast MRI, Colonoscopy, Computed Tomography (CT) Scan, Digital Rectal Exam (DRE) etc are performed.

How long does the chemotherapy session lasts?

Chemotherapy session varies in length and frequency, it depends on the individual treatment plan prescribed by the doctor. Some last as long as three or four hours, while others may only take an half-hour.

What is the difference between a surgical oncologist and a medical oncologist?

A medical oncologist treats cancer using chemotherapy or other medications, such as targeted therapy or immunotherapy wheras the surgical oncologist removes the tumor and nearby tissue during surgery.

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Prof. Emin Gökhan KANDEMİR

Medical Oncologist

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Works at Memorial Hospitals Group, İstanbul

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About Prof. Emin Gökhan KANDEMİR

Prof. Emin Gökhan KANDEMİR is a highly-experienced Internal Diseases and Medical Oncology Specialist.
He has more than 41 years of experience in treating various types of cancers.
He completed his medical training from Gata Medical Faculty in 1987 followed by Internal Diseases Specialisation Training from Gata Haydarpasa Training Hospital in 1994.
Afterward, he completed his Medical Oncology Sub-Branch Majoring from Gata Haydarpasa Training Hospital in 1997.
He is an active member of various organizations including the American Society Of Clinical Oncology (ASCO), European Society Of Medical Oncology (ESMO), Turkish Medical Oncology Association (TOD), Turkish Association Of Oncology Group (TOG), Medical Oncology School Consultation and Instructors Board, and Turkish Medical Association.
He has attended several vocational education, training, and conferences.
He has various papers and scientific publications to his credit.

Medical Problems

For which Prof. Emin Gökhan KANDEMİR can be consulted

Meningiomas
Lung Cancer
Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumors

Ovarian Cancer
Brain Cancer
Prostate Cancer

Medical Procedures

Performed by Prof. Emin Gökhan KANDEMİR

Chemotherapy
Targeted Therapy

Immunotherapy
Hormone Therapy

Location

Memorial Hospitals Group, İstanbul Istanbul, Turkey

Education & Training
Work Experience

, 1987, Gata Medical Faculty, Medical Training

, 1994, Gata Haydarpasa Training Hospital, Internal Diseases Specialization Training

, 1997, Gata Haydarpasa Training Hospital, Medical Oncology Sub-Branch Majoring

46. Infantry, Regiment Office of Chief Surgeon
Kyrenia Military Hospital, Internal Diseases Service Chef
Gata Haydarpasa Training Hospital, Instructor, Vice Director of Medical Oncology Department
Thomas Jefferson University, Hereditary Cancer Centre, Guest Instructor and Researcher
Thomas Jefferson University, Kimmel Cancer Centre, Guest Instructor and Researcher
Gata Haydarpasa Training Hospital, Instructor, Vice Director of Medical Oncology Department
Gata Haydarpasa Training Hospita, Instructor, Head of Medical Oncology Department