Medical Oncology
Prof. Dr. Mustafa Öztürk
1. Cancer Diagnosis and Staging
• Interpreting imaging studies (e.g., PET/CT, MRI, and X-rays)
• Biopsy analysis and pathology reports
• Tumor markers and genetic profiling (e.g., OncoDeep, FoundationOne)
• Assessing disease stage and spread (TNM staging)
2. Systemic Cancer Treatments
• Chemotherapy: Traditional cytotoxic drug regimens
• Immunotherapy: Immune checkpoint inhibitors, CAR T-cell therapy
• Targeted Therapy: EGFR inhibitors, HER2 inhibitors, BRAF inhibitors, etc.
• Hormonal Therapy: For hormone-sensitive cancers like breast and prostate
• Biologic Therapy: Monoclonal antibodies and biosimilars
• Experimental/Novel Therapies: Participation in clinical trials
3. Cancer-Specific Expertise
• Breast cancer
• Lung cancer
• Colorectal cancer
• Pancreatic cancer
• Prostate cancer
• Gynecologic cancers (e.g., ovarian, endometrial)
• Hematologic malignancies (e.g., lymphomas, leukemias)
• Pediatric oncology
• Rare cancers (e.g., sarcomas, neuroendocrine tumors)
4. Precision Medicine
• Genomic and molecular profiling of tumors
• Personalized treatment strategies
• Biomarker testing (e.g., PD-L1, MSI, BRCA mutations)
5. Palliative Care and Symptom Management
• Pain management
• Managing side effects of treatments (e.g., nausea, fatigue, neuropathy)
• Improving quality of life
• End-of-life care and decision-making
6. Multidisciplinary Coordination
• Collaborating with surgeons, radiation oncologists, pathologists, and radiologists
• Case discussions in tumor boards
• Coordinating complex treatment plans
7. Cancer Screening and Prevention
• Risk assessment and genetic counseling (e.g., BRCA, Lynch syndrome)
• Education on lifestyle modifications and cancer prevention
• Screening protocols for high-risk populations
8. Survivorship Care
• Monitoring for recurrence
• Long-term follow-up and late effects of treatment
• Psychosocial support and counseling
9. Research and Clinical Trials
• Conducting or participating in research for new cancer therapies
• Involvement in Phase I, II, and III clinical trials
Education:
Subspecialty Training:
Gülhane Military Medical Academy, Department of Medical Oncology: 2004-2007
Specialty Training:
Gülhane Military Medical Academy, Department of Internal Medicine: 1997-2001
University:
Gülhane Military Medical Academy, Faculty of Military Medicine: 1987-1994
High School:
19 Mayıs High School – Samsun: 1984-1987
Academic Appointments:
• 1995-1997: Flight physician at Akıncı F16 Air Base
• 1997-2001: Resident in the Department of Internal Medicine at Gülhane Military Medical Academy (GATA)
• 2001-2003: Internal Medicine Specialist at Ankara Etimesgut Air Hospital
• 2003-2004: Training program on “Laboratory Studies of Stem Cells and Embryonic Stem Cells” at the University of Minnesota Stem Cell Center, USA
• 2004-2007: Fellowship in Medical Oncology at GATA Medical Oncology Department
• 2008: Received the title of Assistant Professor; Faculty Member at GATA Medical Oncology Department
• 2008: Training at Massachusetts General Hospital and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston, USA
• 2011: Received the title of Associate Professor; Faculty Member at GATA Medical Oncology Department
• 2012-2013: Medical Oncologist at Medicana International Hospital, Ankara
• 2014-2016: Head of the Medical Oncology Department and Adult Stem Cell Transplant Center at GATA
• 2017-2019: Oncologist at Afyon and Akşehir Parkhayat Hospital Oncology Departments
• 2019-2022: Oncologist at Private Denizli Tekden Hospital Oncology Department
• April 2022: Medical Oncology service at Goch Krankenhaus, Germany (3-week hospital rotation)
• 2023: Medical Oncologist at Akhisar Mavi Hospital
• Present: Medical Oncologist at Private Denizli Tekden Hospital Oncology Department
2024
1. “Investigating the needs, expectations, problems and experiences of international students in the process of distance education”
• Authors: Karabulut-Coşkun, B., Akcaoğlu, M.Ö.
• Publisher: Walter de Gruyter GmbH
• Journal: 19 (2), pp. 293-319
• DOI Available
2. “A Preliminary Comparative Outlook on Turkish and Malay Adult Learners’ Cultural Orientations in Education”
• Authors: Ahmad, B.E., Akcaoğlu, M.Ö., Khalid, F., Majid, F.A., Abdullah, M.A.
• Journal: Gading Journal for Social Sciences, 27 (1), pp. 136-146
2023
3. “The mediating role of metacognitive awareness in the relationship between critical thinking and self-regulation”
• Authors: Akcaoğlu, M.Ö., Dirlik, E.M., Külekçi, E.
• Journal: Thinking Skills and Creativity, 47 (1)
• [SSCI Indexed]
2022
4. “University Students’ Loneliness, Anxiety and Mental Well-Being during COVID-19 Pandemic: The Mediation Role of Self-Control”
• Authors: Kayiş, A.R., Akcaoğlu, M.Ö.
• Journal: e-International Journal of Educational Research, 13 (5), pp. 109-131
5. “Understanding the Relationship Among Self-efficacy, Utility Value, and the Community of Inquiry Framework in Preservice Teacher Education”
• Authors: Akcaoğlu, M., Akcaoğlu, M.Ö.
• Journal: International Review of Research in Open and Distributed Learning, 23 (2), pp. 86-105
• [SSCI Indexed]
6. “Investigation of University Students’ Engagement and Its Relationship to Burnout, Personality Traits, and Academic Achievement”
• Authors: Dirlik, E.M., Külekçi, E., Akcaoğlu, M.Ö.
• Journal: Journal of Theoretical Educational Science, 15 (2), pp. 216-238
7. “The Effect of Multicultural Education on Preservice Teachers’ Attitude and Efficacy: Testing Bank’s Content Integration Dimension”
• Authors: Akcaoğlu, M.Ö., Arsal, Z.
• Journal: Participatory Educational Research, 9 (2), pp. 343-357
2021
8. “The Effect of a Multicultural Education Course on Teachers’ Attitudes towards Multicultural Education and Prejudices”
• Author: Akcaoğlu, M.Ö.
• Journal: International Online Journal of Educational Sciences, 13 (5), pp. 1486-1502
9. “Teacher Candidates’ Multicultural Attitude and Self-Efficacy: The Mediating Role of Intercultural Sensitivity”
• Authors: Akcaoğlu, M.Ö., Kayiş, A.R.
• Journal: Çukurova University Faculty of Education Journal, 50 (2), pp. 1241-1262
• [ESCI Indexed]
10. “The COVID-19 Pandemic: Teacher Candidates’ Views regarding the Virus and Vaccination Process”
• Authors: Salman, M., Akcaoğlu, M.Ö., Ergün, M.
• Journal: Educational Policy Analysis and Strategic Research, 16 (3), pp. 150-166
11. “Adaptation of the Coronavirus Anxiety Scale in Turkish for the Higher Education Context: A Validity and Reliability Study”
• Authors: Dirlik, E.M., Akcaoğlu, M.Ö., Külekçi, E.
• Journal: Bartın University Faculty of Education Journal, 10 (2), pp. 430-444
12. “Big Five and Dark Triad personality traits as predictors of multicultural attitude and efficacy”
• Authors: Kayiş, A.R., Akcaoğlu, M.Ö.
• Journal: Current Issues in Personality Psychology, 9 (3), pp. 215-228
• [ESCI Indexed]
2020
13. “The Necessity Level of Professional Knowledge Courses from the Perspective of Teacher Candidates and Teaching Profession Competencies”
• Authors: Akcaoğlu, M.Ö., Külekçi, E., Dirlik, E.M.
• Journal: Journal of Computer and Education Research, 8 (16), pp. 545-566
14. “Predictive Power of Humor Types in Explaining Leadership Styles in Different Organizations”
• Authors: Ergün, M., Akcaoğlu, M.Ö.
• Journal: Business Research Journal, 12 (1), pp. 921-937
2019
15. “A Comparative Study on Multicultural Attitude of University Students: Austria, Hungary and Turkey Sample”
• Authors: Karatekin, K., Akcaoğlu, M.Ö., Taban, M.H.
• Journal: Journal of History Culture and Art Research, 8 (4), pp. 36-55
16. “A Comparative Study on the Relationship between Self-directed Learning and Academic Achievement among Malaysian and Turkish Undergraduates”
• Authors: Ahmad, B.E., Akcaoğlu, M.Ö., Baharum, M.A.A., Majid, F.A.
• Journal: Gading Journal for Social Sciences, 22 (1), pp. 1-11