Research Focus Areas
  • Primary, secondary, and tertiary cancer prevention applications
  • Psychosocial support and palliative care in cancer
  • Current practices in cancer registry (tissue-supported)
  • Genetic counseling for cancer patients
  • Cancer immunology and biology, cancer pharmacology
  • Artificial intelligence applications in radiotherapy
  • Nanotechnology applications in radiotherapy

Subtopics:

  • Academic and scientific activities on cancer prevention
  • Planning academic studies on smoking cessation
  • Enhancing cancer screening activities based on current guidelines
  • Organizing academic, scientific, and clinical activities for psychosocial support and palliative care at Hacettepe Oncology Hospital
  • Developing academic initiatives for tissue-supported cancer registry systems
  • Clinical management and monitoring of hereditary cancer patients and their relatives
  • Research on immunotherapy, drug resistance, transplantation immunology, cancer genetics
  • AI-based applications in radiotherapy, including image-guided radiotherapy, treatment planning, and quality control
  • Nanotechnology applications in radiotherapy, including radiosensitizers and radioprotectors

Keywords: Cancer prevention, palliative care, smoking cessation, cancer registry, genetic counseling, T lymphocyte, myeloid cell, antibody, organelle stress, antigen presentation, tumor microenvironment, inflammation, radiotherapy, artificial intelligence, machine learning, nanotechnology.

Significance and Justification Cancer is the second leading cause of mortality in Türkiye, following cardiovascular diseases. Despite advancements in treatment, prevention remains a crucial element in combating cancer. Cancer-related health, social, economic, and workforce burdens highlight the importance of preventive measures.
Research in cancer immunology, drug resistance, and novel therapeutic approaches contribute to improving patient outcomes. Additionally, AI and nanotechnology applications in radiotherapy enhance treatment precision and effectiveness.