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Prof. Yesim Eralp

Oncologist

4.5

4 reviews

Istanbul, Turkey

Clinical experience: over 25 years

Languages: English

Emre K.

Verified review

leiomyosarcoma

When my wife was diagnosed with a rare and aggressive leiomyosarcoma, most of the doctors we consulted told us that only a standard treatment protocol was available, with very low chances of success.
Meeting Professor Yeşim Eralp became a turning point in our fight for her life.
She does not rely on template approaches — the professor has a deep understanding of tumor molecular biology and views cancer as a biological system.
She insisted on an extended genetic analysis of the tissue and identified a loss of BRCA2, after which she immediately prescribed a highly effective personalized therapy.
Her treatment strategy and subsequent monitoring proved to be fully justified and delivered the best possible outcome.

16/12/2025

Gulsen Karin

Verified review

breast cancer

I am very satisfied with the oncology and breast surgery departments and sincerely thank the entire medical staff for their care and attention.

02/01/2025

Ayşe D.

Verified review

breast cancer

After being diagnosed with breast cancer, I was under severe stress, but Professor Yeşim Eralp helped me calm down and created a treatment plan. Each stage was explained very calmly and professionally.
I feel that I am under the care of one of the best specialists in breast cancer treatment.

13/09/2024

Laura M.

Verified review

breast cancer

I came for treatment from abroad.
The professor carefully reviewed all my test results and adapted the therapy to my specific case.
It felt like the treatment was not standard, but individually tailored for me.
I completed the therapy with good results.

09/07/2024

Oncologist

Clinical experience: over 25 years

Achievements and awards

Professor, Doctor of Medicine, Doctor of Philosophy

2007: 1st place in the Basic Research category, 17th National Cancer Congress (Antalya, Turkey)

Participation in international research projects in the field of breast cancer and immunotherapy

Active scientific and educational work in medical oncology, organization of conferences

Leadership and contribution to the development of oncology education programs in Turkey

About Prof. Yesim Eralp

Specialization

Professor Yeşim Eralp is a highly qualified medical oncologist with a subspecialty focus on breast cancer and personalized hormonal therapy for breast cancer.

Clinical expertise:

Breast cancer (early-stage and metastatic forms)
Treatment of hormone-dependent breast cancer (luminal subtype)
Individualized anticancer therapy
Monitoring of the Ki-67 marker in breast cancer
Selection of endocrine therapy for breast cancer
Use of modern SERDs (selective estrogen receptor degraders)
Combination treatment regimens for metastatic breast cancer
Personalized oncology treatment strategies
Preservation of quality of life and avoidance of overtreatment with chemotherapy in patients responding well to hormonal therapy

Education

1991 — Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul University — Medical Degree
1997 — Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul University — Specialization in Internal Medicine
2001 — Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul University — Specialization in Medical Oncology

Clinical Experience

2001–2002: Fellowship, MD Anderson Cancer Center (USA)
2001–2004: Medical Oncologist, Istanbul University Oncology Institute
2004–2009: Associate Professor of Medical Oncology, Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine
2008–2010: Deputy Director for Scientific and Educational Affairs, Istanbul University Oncology Institute
2010–2018: Physician and Lecturer, Istanbul University Oncology Institute
2018–2019: Medical Oncology Specialist, Florence Nightingale Hospital (Istanbul)
Since 2020: Medical Oncologist, Acıbadem Healthcare Group (Turkey)

Research and Administrative Activities

Administrative and committee positions:

2005 — Budget Committee, Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul University
Since 2005 — Board Member, Istanbul Breast Cancer Association
Since 2005 — Honorary Member, International Society of Senology
Since 2005 — Member, Education Committee of the Lung Cancer Association
2006–2010 — Board Member and Deputy Director, Istanbul University Oncology Institute
2013–2014 — Chair, Academic Coordination Council of the Turkish Society of Medical Oncology
Since 2013 — Board Member, Federation of Breast Cancer Societies of Turkey
2014 — Chair, Academic Coordination Council of the Federation of Breast Cancer Societies of Turkey

Conferences and educational activities:

2005–2009 — National Thoracic Oncology Congress (annual participation)
Since 2011 — Clinical case discussions of the Istanbul Breast Cancer Research Group (every 2 months)
2013–2014 — Postgraduate continuing medical education courses, Turkish Society of Medical Oncology (every 2 months)

Editorial activity and scientific reviewing:

2008 — Scientific advisor, Cancer Therapy journal
2007 — Scientific advisor, BioMed Central
Since 2006 — Consultant, “Clinics of Turkey — Internal Medicine and Oncology”
Since 2006 — Editorial board member and scientific advisor, “Breast Health Journal”

Membership in professional organizations