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Conditions Treated by Dr. Kaytan Saglam

Radiation oncologists are trained in treating cancer with radiation therapy or high-energy x-rays to kill cancer cells. Planning, also called mapping, is an important part of the job of radiation oncologists. The conditions that radiation oncologist Kaytan Saglam treats are listed below:

  • Head And Neck Cancer
  • Cancers near the Brain and Spinal Cord
  • Vascular Malformations
  • Functional Abnormalities and Small Tumors of the Brain
  • Rectal Cancer
  • Pancreas Tumours
  • Eye Cancer
  • Cervical Cancer
  • Prostate Tumours
  • Spine Tumours
  • Liver Tumours
  • Brain Cancer
  • Breast Cancer
  • Thyroid Cancer
  • Head and Neck Cancers
  • Prostate Cancer
  • Uterine Cancer
  • Lung Tumours
  • Abnormalities in the Brain
  • Brain Tumours
  • Lung Cancer
  • Tumors
  • Gastrointestinal Cancers
  • Kidney Tumours

Radiation therapy is often preferred for the treatment of lung, head & neck, prostate, and breast cancer. Radiation therapy is used to treat breast cancer at every stage. It is an effective way to minimize the risk of breast cancer coming back after surgery. In addition, it is generally used to ease the symptoms of cancer that have affected other parts of the body.

Signs and symptoms treated by Dr. Kaytan Saglam

If you have any of the below-listed symptoms, your primary care doctor may refer you to an oncologist:

  • Weight changes, including unintended loss or gain
  • Fatigue
  • Skin changes, such as yellowing, darkening or redness of the skin, sores that won't heal, or changes to existing moles
  • Changes in bowel or bladder habits.
  • Tumor
  • Persistent cough or trouble breathing
  • Cancer
  • Lump or area of thickening that can be felt under the skin

If you have any symptoms that do not go away or get severe, you must see a doctor to find out what is causing them. If the symptoms are not due to cancer, the doctor can help find out the cause. Cancer symptoms depend on a number of factors like the location of cancer, the size of cancer, and how it affects the adjacent organs.

Operating hours of Dr. Kaytan Saglam

If you wish to see Dr Kaytan Saglam, you can reach his clinic/hospital between 11 and 5 pm. The doctor does not work on Sunday.

Popular Procedures performed by Dr. Kaytan Saglam

Some of the popular procedures that Dr Kaytan Saglam performs are

  • Intensity-modulated radiotherapy (IMRT)
  • Stereotactic Radio Therapy (SRT)

Proton therapy or proton beam therapy is the most advanced form of radiation therapy which can destroy cancer cells. Doctors may either use proton therapy alone or may use it with chemotherapy, x-ray radiation therapy, surgery, and/or immunotherapy. It painlessly focuses radiation through the skin.. CyberKnife is used for non-invasive treatment of cancerous and non-cancerous tumors. It is used to treat various cancers, such as brain, spine, prostate, lung, liver, pancreas, head, neck, and kidney. It is an alternative to surgery for patients having inoperable or surgically complex tumors.

Qualification

  • ISTANBUL UNIVERSITY, ISTANBUL FACULTY OF MEDICINE - Radiation Oncology Residency, 1992 - 1996 , Istanbul/Turkey
  • ISTANBUL UNIVERSITY ISTANBUL FACULTY OF MEDICINE - Medical Training, 1986 - 1992 , Istanbul/Turkey

Past Experiences

  • ISTANBUL UNIVERSITY - Oncology Institute Medical Director, 2013 - 2015, Istanbul/Turkey
  • BEZMIALEM VAKIF UNIVERSITY - Radiation Oncology Department Head, 2012 - 2013, Istanbul/Turkey
  • ISTANBUL UNIVERSITY, ISTANBUL FACULTY OF MEDICINE - Radiation Oncology Department, Professor, 2009 - 2011, Istanbul/Turkey
  • ISTANBUL UNIVERSITY, ISTANBUL FACULTY OF MEDICINE - Radiation Oncology Department, Associate Professor, 2004 - 2009, Istanbul/Turkey
  • ISTANBUL UNIVERSITY,ISTANBUL FACULTY OF MEDICINE - Radiation Oncology Department, Specialist, 1996 - 2004, Istanbul/Turkey
  • ISTANBUL UNIVERSITY, ISTANBUL FACULTY OF MEDICINE, Radiation Oncology Department, Research Assistant, 1992 - 1996, Istanbul/Turkey
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MEMBERSHIPS (7)

  • Turkish Society of Cardiology
  • Turkish Society of Oncology
  • Turkish Society of Radiation Oncology, Board of Management Member, Vice President
  • Turkish Lung Cancer Society, Board of Management Member
  • European Society of Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology (ESTRO)
  • Turkish Society of Oncology Scientific Advisory Board Member and Editor in Chief.
  • Turkiye Klinikleri Journal of Medical Sciences Scientific Advisory Board Member

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PROCEDURES

  • Intensity-modulated radiotherapy (IMRT)
  • Stereotactic Radio Therapy (SRT)

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What area of specialization does Dr. Kaytan Saglam have?
Dr. Kaytan Saglam is a specialized Radiation Oncologist and is one of the most sought after doctors in Istanbul, Turkey.
Does Dr. Kaytan Saglam offer Telemedicine Consultation through Medigence?
No, this doctor does not offer telemedicine via MediGence
How many years of experience does Dr. Kaytan Saglam have?
Dr. Kaytan Saglam is one of the most sought after specialists in Turkey and has over 27 Years years of experience.

FAQ's Related to Radiation Oncologist

What does a radiation oncologist do?

Radiation oncologists work with surgeons, medical oncologists, and other doctors to find out the most appropriate treatment for cancer. Before performing radiation therapy, radiation oncologists use certain software to map out the location where the radiation will be delivered to their patients. They also evaluate which type of radiation therapy to use. Radiation oncologists can use various methods for cancer treatment, including external beam radiotherapy, modality therapy, radioactive implantations, and hyperthermia. Planning plays a major role in cancer treatment. They keep an eye on the overall health of cancer patients and establish long-term relationships with patients post-treatment.

What are the tests required before and during consultation by a radiation oncologist?

For the evaluation of your condition, you have to get certain tests done which may include the following:

  • Cancer Screening
  • Physical exam
  • Blood Tests
  • Computed tomography (CT) scan
  • Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
  • X-Ray

Mammography is the most preferred test for breast cancer. A mammogram is an X-ray image of the breast. Doctors often use a mammogram to find the early signs of breast cancer. For early detection, regular mammograms are suggested.

When should you go to see a radiation oncologist?

Radiation oncologists treat various types of cancer. They evaluate the condition of an individual to know the treatment required. If a person has been found to be suffering from any of the following conditions, they must consult a radiation oncologist:

  1. Liver cancer
  2. Breast cancer
  3. Bone cancer
  4. Lung cancer
  5. Lymphoma
  6. Colon cancer
  7. Brain cancer
  8. Pancreatic cancer

You need to see a radiation oncologist if you have the below-listed symptoms: :

  1. Difficulty swallowing
  2. Skin changes
  3. Oral changes
  4. Breast changes: Lump or firm feeling in the breast
  5. Trouble urinating, blood in the urine, and pain when urinating
  6. Changes in bathroom habits
  7. Bloating
  8. Chronic coughing
  9. Bowel changes: Changes in bowel habits, blood in the stools
  10. Abnormal periods or pelvic pain