Dr. Nil Molinas Mandel

Medical Oncologist

Dr. Nil Molinas Mandel

Professor

29+ years of experience

American Hospital, Istanbul - Turkey

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    Treatments & Conditions Dr. Nil Molinas Mandel Specializes In

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    Areas of Expertise

    Dr. Nil Molinas Mandel

    Major Conditions Treated

    • Breast Cancer
    • Lung Cancer
    • Colorectal Cancer (including Metastatic)
    • Rectal Cancer
    • Gynaecological Cancers (Cervical, Endometrial, Ovarian)
    • Prostate Cancer
    • Kidney Cancer
    • Gastric (Stomach) Cancer
    • Pancreatic Cancer
    • Liver and Hepatobiliary Cancers
    • Head and Neck Cancers
    • Melanoma and Skin Cancers (including Basal Cell Carcinoma)
    • Liposarcoma and Soft Tissue Sarcomas
    • Hematological Malignancies
    • Hereditary Cancer Syndromes (BRCA, Lynch Syndrome)
    • Geriatric Oncology

    Sub-specialties

    • Breast Cancer: Comprehensive breast cancer management — a world-renowned medical oncologist in Istanbul, Turkey.
    • Colorectal and Rectal Cancer: Personalised care for metastatic colorectal cancer.
    • Lung Cancer: Including Cuban cancer vaccine trial participation.
    • Gynaecological Oncology: Multi-disciplinary management of cervical, endometrial and ovarian cancers.
    • Genetic Cancer Risk Assessment: Mutation analysis (somatic and familial).
    • Geriatric Oncology: Comprehensive geriatric assessment in older cancer patients.
    • Cancer Prevention and Screening: DNA tests for genetic predisposition.

    Advanced Procedures & Treatments

    • Chemotherapy (Adjuvant, Neoadjuvant, Palliative)
    • Targeted Therapy
    • Immunotherapy
    • Hormonal Therapy
    • Personalised Medicine Approach
    • Cancer Vaccine Therapy (including Cuban Cancer Vaccine)
    • Multidisciplinary Cancer Care Planning
    • Somatic Mutation Analysis
    • Familial Burden and Risk Factor Analysis
    • Comprehensive Geriatric Oncology Assessment
    • Cancer Screening and Genetic Predisposition Testing
    • Precision Oncology and Molecular Diagnostics
    • Clinical Trial Participation
    • Breast Cancer Management
    • Colorectal Cancer Management
    • Lung Cancer Management
    • Nutritional Counselling in Cancer Care

    Qualifications & Credentials

    Medical Degrees

    • MD (Doctor of Medicine) — Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa School of Medicine, Turkey, 1972–1978 (graduated with honours, 1978)
    • Specialization in Internal Medicine — Cerrahpaşa School of Medicine, Istanbul University, 1979–1983

    Fellowships & Special Training

    • Claude Bernard Fellowship — Tenon Hospital, Paris, France, 1990
    • Specialised training in Medical Oncology and Chemotherapy
    • Specialised training in Mutation Analysis (Somatic and Familial), Risk Factor Assessment
    • Training in Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment in Older Patients with Cancer
    • Participant in Cuban Cancer Vaccine Trial
    • Associate Professor (1987); Professor of Medical Oncology (1994)

    Certifications & Accreditations

    • Turkish Medical Association Registration
    • Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa — Professor (1994–2011)
    • American Hospital Istanbul — Head, Department of Medical Oncology (since 2008/2011)
    • Koç University Hospital — Professor, Medical Oncology
    • Member of several prestigious national and international oncology societies

    Professional Experience

    Current Affiliation

    • American Hospital Istanbul (Vali Konağı Cad., Güzel Bahçe Sok.) — Head, Department of Medical Oncology (Present, since 2008/2011)
    • Koç University Hospital, Istanbul — Professor, Department of Medical Oncology (Present)

    Past Affiliations

    • Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa School of Medicine — Professor, Department of Internal Medicine (1994–2011)
    • Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa School of Medicine — Associate Professor (1987)
    • Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa School of Medicine — Attending Physician, Division of Medical Oncology (1985–1987)
    • Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa School of Medicine — Residency in Internal Medicine (1979–1983)
    • Malatya State Hospital — Internal Medicine Specialist (Mandatory Service, 1983–1985)
    • Tenon Hospital, Paris, France — Claude Bernard Fellowship (1990)

    Academic & Research Roles

    • Professor at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa (1994–2011)
    • Professor at Koç University Hospital, Istanbul
    • Author of 4 scientific books
    • Contributed to 27 other scientific books
    • 150+ scientific publications (39 in international journals, 31 in national journals, 26 textbook chapters)
    • Participant in Cuban Cancer Vaccine Trial
    • Established Cancer Prevention Programmes (screening and DNA tests)
    • Member of several prestigious oncological societies and associations

    Key Achievements

    • 40+ years of experience in medical oncology
    • Head of the Department of Medical Oncology at American Hospital Istanbul since 2008/2011
    • Professor at Koç University Hospital
    • 150+ scientific publications
    • Author of 4 scientific books and contributor to 27 others
    • Claude Bernard Fellowship at Tenon Hospital, Paris
    • Participant in Cuban Cancer Vaccine Trial with personal study confirming high success rates (80–85%) in lung cancer and gastric and pancreatic cancers
    • Former Professor at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa School of Medicine (1994–2011)
    • Established Cancer Prevention Programmes including screening and DNA tests for genetic predisposition

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