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About Dr. Merdan Fayda

Conditions Treated by Dr. Merdan Fayda

Radiation oncologists are highly trained doctors who specialize in treating cancer through high-intensity photon beams or X-rays. These radiations kill cancer cells. Radiation oncologists coordinate with other doctors to design the complete treatment plan. The conditions that radiation oncologist Merdan Fayda treats are listed below:

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

Cancer of lung, head & neck, prostate, and breast are effectively treated with radiation therapy. Lung cancer radiation therapy uses powerful X-rays to kill cancer cells or to stop them from growing. Radiation can also be used before lung cancer surgery to reduce the size of the tumor or after surgery to kill the cancer cells in the lungs.

Signs and symptoms treated by Dr. Merdan Fayda

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

Symptoms of cancer depend on the location of the cancer, its size, and the extent it affects adjacent organs and tissues. If a cancer has spread, symptoms might appear in different parts of your body.

Operating hours of Dr. Merdan Fayda

Dr Merdan Fayda works between 11 and 5 pm, Monday to Saturday. The doctor does not work on Sunday.

Popular Procedures performed by Dr. Merdan Fayda

Some of the popular procedures that Dr Merdan Fayda 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 high-dose radiation delivered to the cancerous prostate tumours. The radiation used also referred to as Stereoactic Body Radiation Therapy and is usually recommended for men with risk prostate cancer. CyberKnife is more efficient than conventional radiation therapy.

Qualification

  • Stereotactic Radiotherapy, Thoracic Oncology, University of North Carolina, NC, USA (2010 – 2011)
  • Kocaeli University Radiation Oncology Department, Associate Professor Assistant (2006 – 2009)
  • GATA Radiation Oncology Department, Specialist Doctor, Reserve Officer (2004 – 2005)
  • Istanbul University, Medical Faculty, Dr.R.A. (1999 – 2004)
  • Istanbul University, Medical Faculty, Under-Graduate (1993 – 1999)

Work Experiences

  • Istinye University Medical Faculty
  • Liv Hospital Ulus
  • Istanbul University Oncology Institution
  • University of North Carolina, NC, USA
  • Kocaeli University Medical Faculty
  • Istanbul University, Medical Faculty
  • Global Team of Board Certified Surgeons and Medical Specialists
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MEMBERSHIPS (5)

  • TROD (Turkish Radiation Oncology Association)
  • ASCO (American Soicety of Clinical Oncology)
  • ASTRO (American Society for Radiation Oncology)
  • ESTRO (European Society for Radiation Oncology)
  • Neuro-Oncology Association

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PROCEDURES

  • Adrenal Cancer Treatment
  • Castleman Disease Treatment
  • Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer)
  • HIPEC
  • Intensity-modulated radiotherapy (IMRT)
  • Malignant Mesothelioma Treatment
  • Nasopharyngeal Cancer Treatment
  • Pancreas Transplant
  • Papillary Thyroid Cancer Treatment
  • Penile Cancer Treatment
  • Radiation Therapy
  • Rhabdomyosarcoma (RMS) Treatment
  • Small Intestine Cancer Treatment
  • Stereotactic Radio Therapy (SRT)
  • Transarterial Radioembolization- TARE
  • Vaginal Cancer Treatment
  • Vulvar Cancer Treatment

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What area of specialization does Dr. Merdan Fayda have?
Dr. Merdan Fayda is a specialized Radiation Oncologist and is one of the most sought after doctors in Istanbul, Turkey.
Does Dr. Merdan Fayda offer Telemedicine Consultation through Medigence?
No, this doctor does not offer telemedicine via MediGence
How many years of experience does Dr. Merdan Fayda have?
Dr. Merdan Fayda is one of the most sought after specialists in Turkey and has over 20 Years years of experience.

FAQ's Related to Radiation Oncologist

What does a radiation oncologist do?

Radiation oncologists use the therapeutic properties of radiation to treat cancer. They understand cancer as a disease, its cause, and patterns of spread. Radiation oncologists also determine how radiation can fit in the general scheme of treatment. 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?

Below are some tests that a radiation oncologist may recommend for the diagnosis of cancer:

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

A mammogram is an x-ray image of the breast and is used to detect breast cancer in women who show no signs and symptoms of cancer. It is also used if a lump is found in the breast. Mammography includes minimal radiation exposure.

When should you go to see a radiation oncologist?

Your primary physician might refer you to a radiation oncologist if they find that you show some signs and symptoms related to cancer. The radiation oncologist will evaluate your condition completely to know the condition you are suffering from. Below listed conditions need to be discussed with 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

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BPT, MPT (Neuro)

18 Years of Experience

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Dr. Shagufta Parveen

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3 Years of Experience

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