Radiation oncologist ·
Medicana Konya Hospital , Konya, Turkey
28 Years of experience ·
Languages Spoken: Turkish , English
Dr. Nilufer Avci is one of the famous oncologists in Bursa. She is an experienced medical oncologist with more than 23 years of clinical experience. She is currently associated with Medicana Bursa, the hospital under Medicana health group, as Associate Doctor in Department of Medical oncology. She had associated with various hospitals during her career. She worked at Kocaeli University Medical Faculty Internal Diseases as Research assistant, Kocaeli State Hospital as specialist doctor, Internal disease, Medical Faculty Medical Oncology at Uluda? University as Minor Assistant, Bal?kesir State Hospital as Medical oncologist, Ali Osman Sönmez Oncology Hospital as Medical oncologist, Bal?kesir University Internal Diseases / Medical Oncology as Associate Doctor, and Medical Park Bursa, Medical Oncology as Associate Doctor. Dr. Avci has completed her graduation from School of Medicine Cumhuriyet University in the year 1996. Later, in the year 2002, she completed specialization in internal medicine from Kocaeli University. She done specialization in medical oncology in the year 2012 from Uluda? University. In the year 2016, she was awarded title of Associate Professor, Medical oncology.
Dr. Nilufer Avci shows extreme care and sensitivity towards her patients, a characteristic much needed while dealing with caner patients. She is an extremely experienced and qualified medical oncologist. Her area of interest includes managing various types of cancer such as cancer of Breast, Sarcomas, Lung, Prostate, Stomach, Bladder, Pancreas, Colorectal. Dr. Avci also has deep interest in Targeted treatments, hormonal treatment in cancer and bone marrow transplantation and shows interest in Pain and nutritional therapy in cancer patients. She is also capable of managing simple to complex brain tumors. Dr. Avci is highly research oriented and more than 35 papers of her have been published in various national and international journals.
A medical oncologist treats different types of cancer using different techniques like hormone therapy, chemotherapy, targeted therapy, or immunotherapy. A medical oncologist works with other specialists to design a treatment plan according to the type and nature of cancer, age of the patient, stage of cancer. They discuss cancer diagnosis with you, including the stage and type you have. They also assist you to manage the cancer symptoms as well as treatment side effects. Some of the conditions Dr. Nilufer Avci treats are:
Symptoms and signs of cancer may vary from person to person and depend on the type of cancer, its location, the places cancer cells have spread. A few patients show no prominent symptoms until the cancer is far advanced. An individual with these signs and symptoms must consult their doctor. The symptoms might arise from noncancerous conditions. You must see a medical oncologist if you have any of the below-listed symptoms of cancer::
Doctor Nilufer Avci is available from 11 am to 5 pm (Monday to Saturday). The doctor is not available on Sunday. You can connect with the doctor or his attendant to confirm his/her availability because the doctor may not be available in the given time due to some personal reasons or any emergencies.
Dr Nilufer Avci performs a number of popular procedures listed below:
In chemotherapy, a medical oncologist uses chemicals to kill cancer cells in the body. Chemotherapy might be given with an aim to treat cancer or to prolong life or reduce symptoms. Hormone therapy is used for the treatment of cancer that uses certain hormones to grow. It is effective in treating prostate and breast cancers. Hormone therapy slows or stops the rapid growth of cancer that uses hormones to grow.
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A medical oncologist treats cancer using different methods, such as biological therapies, chemotherapy, hormonal therapies, and other targeted treatments. People often consider medical oncologists as their primary cancer doctor. They also assist their patients to manage side effects, and they help monitor well-being. Very often, patients follow up with medical oncologists post-treatment. Medical oncologists coordinate cancer treatment plans and monitor people for possible side effects. In cases of incurable cancer, a medical oncologist suggests palliative or hospice care for patients. They mainly help patients manage cancer.
A medical oncologist would suggest the below tests to be performed to diagnose cancer:
One of the most common test for cancer, biopsy is a sample of tissues extracted from a body part in order to examine it. A doctor recommends biopsy when a previous test suggests an area of tissues isn't normal.
A person may be referred to a medical oncologist when the primary case doctor thinks that the person shows cancer symptoms. The medical oncologist evaluates the condition of the patient and examines to confirm cancer. You need to see a medical oncologist if you experience the symptoms listed below:
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