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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE2011-2012Erzurum Koprukoyu State HospitalDepartment: General Medicine2012-2017Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Medical FacultyDepartment: Internal Medicine06/2017-10/2017Istanbul Gaziosmanpasa Taksim Training and Research HospitalDepartment: Internal Medicine10/2017-11/2018Istanbul University Istanbul Medical FacultyDepartment: Allergy and Immunology Fellowship2018/2022Istanbul University Oncology InstituteDepartment: Medical Oncology Fellowship2022-2023Tekirdag City HospitalDepartment: Medical Oncology Specialist2023-presentIstanbul Medipol University Medipol Bahcelievler Private HospitalDepartment: Medical Oncology Assoc. Prof. EDUCATION2005-2011Medical EducationSivas Cumhuriyet University Medical Faculty, Sivas, Turkey2012-2017Internal MedicineIstanbul University Cerrahpaşa Medical Faculty, Department of Internal Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey2017-2018Allergy-Immunology FellowshipIstanbul University Istanbul Medical FacultyDepartment of Internal Medicine, Division of Allergy and Immunology, Istanbul, Turkey2018-2022Medical Oncology FellowshipIstanbul University Oncology Institute, Department of Medical Oncology, Istanbul, Turkey2022ESMO Board Certification in Medical Oncology10th September 2022 in Paris, France.2023Medical Oncology Assoc. Prof.Istanbul Medipol University Department of Medical Oncology, Istanbul, Turkey INTERNATIONAL CLINICAL TRIALS:1. Astefania - ROCHETitle: A Study Evaluating the Efficacy and Safety of Adjuvant Atezolizumab or Placebo and Trastuzumab Emtansine for Participants With HER2-Positive Breast Cancer at High Risk of Recurrence Following Preoperative TherapyRole: Subinvestigator2. PFİZERTitle: A Study Of Lorlatinib Versus Crizotinib In First-Line Treatment Of Patients With ALK-Positive NSCLCRole: Subinvestigator3. RECITE - AMGENTitle: Study of Romiplostim for Chemotherapy-induced Thrombocytopenia in Adult Subjects With Gastrointestinal, Pancreatic, or Colorectal CancerRole: Subinvestigator4. NAVIGATE - BAYERTitle: A Study to Test the Effect of the Drug Larotrectinib in Adults and Children With NTRK-fusion Positive Solid TumorsRole: Subinvestigator5. RUBY - Tesaro (PRA)Title: A Phase 3, Randomized, Double-blind, Multicenter Study of Dostarlimab (TSR-042) Plus Carboplatin-paclitaxel Versus Placebo Plus Carboplatin-paclitaxel in Patients With Recurrent or Primary Advanced Endometrial CancerRole: Subinvestigator6. ENGOT-ov43/GOG-3036 - MSDTitle: Study of Chemotherapy With Pembrolizumab (MK-3475) Followed by Maintenance With Olaparib (MK-7339) for the First-Line Treatment of Women With BRCA Non-mutated Advanced Epithelial Ovarian Cancer (EOC) (MK-7339-001/KEYLYNK001/ENGOT-ov43/GOG-3036)Role: Subinvestigator7. ASTRA ZENECATitle: To Study Clinical Effectiveness and Safety of Olaparib Monotherapy in Metastatic Breast Cancer Patients.Role: Subinvestigator8. ROSY-O - ASTRA ZENECATitle: Roll Over StudY for Patients Who Have Completed a Previous Oncology Study With OlaparibRole: Subinvestigator INTERNATIONAL PUBLICATIONSI. Published journal articles indexed by SCI, SSCI, and AHCIWeekly Paclitaxel in Classic Kaposi SarcomaAuthors: Paksoy, N., Khanmammadov, N., Doğan, İ., Ferhatoğlu, F., Ahmed, M. A., Karaman, S., & Aydiner, A.Journal: Medicine, 102(5)Carboplatin Desensitization in Ovarian CarcinomaAuthors: Paksoy, N., Khanmammadov, N., Doğan, İ., Ferhatoğlu, F., Yildiz, A., Ak, N., & Aydiner, A.Journal: Medicine, 101(45), e31726High-Dose Chemotherapy for Ewing’s SarcomaAuthors: Paksoy, N., Ferhatoglu, F., Dogan, İ., Khanmammadov, N., Celik, A. I., Gulbas, Z., & Başaran, M.Journal: Medicine, 101(49), e32213Multidrug Refractory TFE3(+) Renal Cell CarcinomaAuthors: Paksoy, Nail, et al.Journal: Journal of Oncology Pharmacy Practice, 2022, 28.1: 215-221Crizotinib Efficacy in NSCLC with MET AlterationsAuthors: Gürbüz, M., Kiliçkap, S., Bilici, A., Karadurmuş, N., Sezer, A., Şendur, M. A. N., ... & Demirkazik, A.Journal: Medicine, 101(50), e32368Clinicopathological Features in ALK Mutant NSCLCAuthors: Dogan, I., Gurbuz, M., Paksoy, N., Ferhatoglu, F., Vatansever, S., Saip, P., ... & Aydiner, A.Journal: Medicine, 101(34)PSMA-Based Tumor Burden in Prostate CancerAuthors: HAS SIMSEK, Duygu, et al.Journal: Annals of Nuclear Medicine, 2021, 35.6: 680-690Atezolizumab in Metastatic Urothelial CarcinomaAuthors: TURAL, Deniz, et al.Journal: European Urology Focus, 2021, 7.5: 1061-1066Pulmonary Sarcomatoid CarcinomaAuthors: FERHATOGLU, Ferhat, et al.Journal: Oncology Research and Treatment, 2021, 44.11: 590-601Prognostic Factors in Atezolizumab-Treated Urothelial CarcinomaAuthors: TURAL, Deniz, et al.Journal: International Journal of Clinical Oncology, 2021, 26.8: 1506-1513Atezolizumab with Chemotherapy in Small Cell Lung CancerAuthors: GÜRBÜZ, Mustafa, et al.Journal: Journal of Cancer Research and Clinical Oncology, 2022, 1-9FOLFIRINOX vs. Gemcitabine + Nab-Paclitaxel in Pancreatic CancerAuthors: AY, Seval, et al.Journal: Journal of Chemotherapy, 2022, 1-7Trastuzumab Emtansine in Older HER2-Positive Breast Cancer PatientsAuthors: CIL, Ibrahim, et al.Journal: Tumori Journal, 2022, 108.1: 19-25Real-Life Efficacy of Osimertinib in Advanced NSCLCAuthors: HIZAL, Mutlu, et al.Journal: Journal of Cancer Research and Clinical Oncology, 2022, 148.6: 1501-1508ALK-Positive Cells Percentage and Alectinib EfficacyAuthors: Hizal, M., Bilgin, B., Paksoy, N., Atcı, M. M., Kahraman, S., Kılıçkap, S., ... & Şendur, M. A. N.Journal: Journal of Cancer Research and Clinical Oncology, 149(8), 4141-4148Real-World Data on Alectinib in ALK-Positive NSCLCAuthors: Hizal, M., Bilgin, B., Paksoy, N., Kılıçkap, S., Atcı, M. M., Kahraman, S., ... & Şendur, M. A. N.Journal: Future Oncology, 18(23), 2573-2582Prognostic Factors in Metastatic RCC with T790M MutationAuthors: Dogan, I., Iribas, A., Paksoy, N., Vatansever, S., & Basaran, M.Journal: Journal of Cancer Research and TherapeuticsFLOT Regimen in Metastatic Gastric CancerAuthors: Tastekin, D., Paksoy, N., Dogan, I., Ferhatoglu, F., Khanmammadov, N., Bozbey, H. U., & Karabulut, S.Journal: Journal of Cancer Research and TherapeuticsDesensitization Protocol in Lenalidomide Hypersensitivity ReactionsAuthors: DEMIR, Semra, et al.Journal: Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology, 2019, 123.4: 394-397Factors Associated with Diagnostic Skin Test Positivity in PPI HypersensitivityAuthors: ÖZDEMIR, Seçil Kepil, et al.Journal: Allergy, 2019, 74.6: 1187-1190Efficacy of Capecitabine and Temozolomide in Neuroendocrine TumorsAuthors: Ünal, Ç., Azizy, A., Karabulut, S., Taştekin, D., Akyıldız, A., Yaşar, S., ... & Sağlam, S.Journal: The Oncologist, oyad257Subsequent Treatments in Hormone-Positive Breast Cancer ProgressionAuthors: Karacin, C., Oksuzoglu, B., Demirci, A., Keskinkılıç, M., Baytemür, N. K., Yılmaz, F., ... & Hacıbekiroğlu, İ.Journal: BMC cancer, 23(1), 192Termination of Trastuzumab in HER2-Positive Metastatic Breast CancerAuthors: Dogan, I., Aydin, E., Khanmammadov, N., Paksoy, N., Saip, P., & Aydiner, A.Journal: Scientific Reports, 13(1), 8779Long-term Outcomes and Predictors of Recurrence in Node-Negative Early Stage Breast CancerAuthors: Dogan, I., Aydin, E., Khanmammadov, N., Paksoy, N., Ferhatoğlu, F., Ak, N., ... & Aydiner, A.Journal: Journal of Cancer Research and Clinical Oncology, 1-9Prognostic Factors Influencing PFS in HER2-Positive Metastatic Breast CancerAuthors: Doğan, İ., Paksoy, N., Ak, N., Vatansever, S., Saip, P., & Aydıner, A.Journal: European Journal of Breast Health, 19(2), 128Treatment Efficacy of Ribociclib or Palbociclib plus Letrozole in Metastatic Breast CancerAuthors: Kahraman, S., Erul, E., Seyyar, M., Gumusay, O., Bayram, E., Demirel, B. C., ... & Nahit Sendur, M. A.Journal: Future Oncology, 19(10), 727-736Efficacy and Safety of Sorafenib in Adult Metastatic Osteosarcoma PatientsAuthors: Dogan, I., Paksoy, N., & Basaran, M.Journal: Journal of Cancer Research and TherapeuticsSingle-Agent Temozolomide as Salvage Therapy in Heavily Pretreated Metastatic Sarcoma PatientsAuthors: Dogan, I., Paksoy, N., & Basaran, M.Journal: Journal of Cancer Research and TherapeuticsOutcomes and Prognostic Factors in Metastatic Renal Cell Carcinoma with Brain MetastasesAuthors: Dogan, I., Iribas, A., Paksoy, N., Vatansever, S., & Basaran, M.Journal: Journal of Cancer Research and TherapeuticsFLOT Regimen in First-Line Treatment of Metastatic Gastric CancerAuthors: Tastekin, D., Paksoy, N., Dogan, I., Ferhatoglu, F., Khanmammadov, N., Bozbey, H. U., & Karabulut, S.Journal: Journal of Cancer Research and TherapeuticsPrognostic Factors of Perioperative FLOT Regimen in Operable Gastric CancerAuthors: Erol, C., Sakin, A., Basoglu, T., Ozden, E., Cabuk, D., Dogan, M., ... & Sendur, M. A. N.Journal: [Not specified]Efficacy and Outcomes of Systemic Chemotherapy in Posttransplant Kaposi SarcomaAuthors: Khanmammadov, N., Paksoy, N., Doğan, I., Ferhatoğlu, F., Saip, P., & Aydiner, A.Journal: Medicine, 102(39), e35383Comparison of Second-Line Treatments in Metastatic Renal Cell CarcinomaAuthors: Pehlivan, M., Paksoy, N., Aydin, E., Basaran, M., & Ekenel, M.Journal: Medicine, 102(41), e35245Toxicity Management and Effectiveness of Regorafenib in Advance GIST Patients: A Real-world Study - Authors: Paksoy, N., Ferhatoğlu, F., Doğan, İ., Khanmammadov, N., Bozbey, H. U., Karabulut, S., & Taştekin, D. - Journal: TURKISH JOURNAL OF ONCOLOGY, 1(1)Demographic and Clinical Features and Factors Associated with Survival in Patients with Primary Glomerulonephritis: Single Tertiary Center Experience - Authors: Paksoy, N., Trabulus, S., Seyahi, N., & Altiparmak, M. R. - Journal: Namik Kemal Tip Dergisi, 11(1)Efficacy of Sorafenib in Symptomatic Patients with Pretreated Progressive Desmoid Tumors - Authors: Paksoy, N., Ferhatoglu, F., Dogan, I., Ak, N., Pehlivan, M., Ekenel, M., & Basaran, M.Nodal Response to Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy is a Better Predictive Factor of Survival Than Miller-Payne Scoring in Breast Cancer - Authors: Ak, Naziye, et al. - Journal: Journal of Oncological Sciences, 7.2: 42-49Evaluation of Prognostic and Predictive Values of Hemogram Parameters in Patients with Advanced Stage Ovarian Carcinoma - Authors: Ak, Naziye, et al. - Journal: Turkish Journal of Oncology/Türk Onkoloji Dergisi, 2021, 36.4Identifying Risk Factors Associated with Survival and Drug-Related Toxicities in Imatinib-Resistant Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor (GIST) Patients Treated with Sunitinib - Authors: Ferhatoglu, F., Karabulut, S., Paksoy, N., & Tastekin, D.Real-life Outcomes of ROS1 Fusion-positive Metastatic Lung Cancer Patients who were Treated with Crizotinib - Authors: Dogan, İ., Khanmammadov, N., Paksoy, N., Ferhatoglu, F., Aydın, E., Vatansever, S., & Aydine, A. - Journal: TURK ONKOLOJI DERGISI-TURKISH JOURNAL OF ONCOLOGYPredictors of the acquisition of T790M mutation in EGFR-mutant metastatic lung cancer patients who were treated with EGFR inhibitors - Authors: Dogan, I., Khanmammadov, N., Paksoy, N., Vatansever, S., Saip, P., & Aydıner, A. - Journal: Eurasian Journal of PulmonologyLaterality of Adrenal Gland Metastasis in Lung Cancer: Results of a Comparative Study - Authors: Ferhatoglu, F., Gagatay, T., Okumus, G., Aydiner, A., Paksoy, N., Ak, N., ... & Saip, P. - Journal: Eurasian Journal of Medical Investigation, 7(2)Poor Risk Factors Affecting Cancer Patients Infected with Covid-19: A Retrospective Comparative Study from a Pandemic Hospital - Authors: Ferhatoglu, F., Kapağan, T., Paksoy, N., Ak, N., Medetalibeyoğlu, A., Şenkal, N., ... & Vatansever, S. - Journal: Turk Onkoloji Dergisi, 38(1)Systemic Treatment Outcomes of Progressive Medullary Thyroid Carcinoma from the Registries of a Tertiary Cancer Center - Authors: Ferhatoglu, F., Paksoy, N., & Başaran, M. - Journal: Namik Kemal Tip Dergisi, 10(4)Evaluation of clinical features and risk factors related to late recurrence (> 5 years) in patients with breast cancer - Authors: Ferhatoglu, F., Aydiner, A., & Paksoy, N. - Journal: Journal of Surgery & Medicine (JOSAM), 6(12)Assessing the Clinical Impact of Lutetium-177 DOTATATE Peptide Receptor Radionuclide Therapy (PRRT) on Metastatic Neuroendocrine Tumors: A Multicenter Real-World Data from Türkiye Thesis:Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Medical Faculty, Internal Medicine Department PAKSOY, Nail. Demographical, clinical characteristics and survival factors in patients withprimary glomerulonephritis: Cerrahpasa Medical Faculty Experience. (2016)International Refereed Congress / Symposium Publications in Proceedings (ASCO/ESMO Abstracts)Prognostic factors influencing progression-free survival in HER2 positive metastatic breast cancer patients who treated with lapatinib and capecitabine combinationAuthors: Dogan, I., Paksoy, N., Ak, N., Vatansever, S., Saip, P., & Aydiner, A. (2022)Efficacy of regorafenib and 5-fluorouracil-based rechallenge treatment in the third-line treatment of metastatic colorectal cancer: A Turkish oncology group studyAuthors: Şenocak Taşçi, E., Oyan, B., Sonmez, O., Mutlu, A. U., Atcı, M. M., Oner, I., ... & Gulmez, A. (2022)Long-term outcomes and predictors of recurrence in patients with early-stage node-negative breast cancerAuthors: Dogan, I., Aydin, E., Paksoy, N., Ferhatoglu, F., Ak, N., Ibis, K., ... & Aydiner, A. (2021)Efficacy of temozolomide in pretreated patients with metastatic sarcomaAuthors: Paksoy, N., Dogan, I., Ekenel, M., & Basaran, M. (2021)Efficacy of sorafenib in symptomatic patients with pretreated progressive desmoid tumorsAuthors: Ferhatoglu, F., Paksoy, N., Dogan, I., Ak, N., Pehlivan, M., Ekenel, M., & Basaran, M. (2021)Efficacy of sorafenib in heavily pretreated adult patients with metastatic osteosarcomaAuthors: Paksoy, N., Dogan, I., Ekenel, M., & Basaran, M. (2021)Outcomes and prognostic factors in metastatic renal cell carcinoma patients with brain metastasesAuthors: Dogan, İ., Iribas, A., Paksoy, N., Ekenel, M., Vatansever, S., & Basaran, M. (2021)Association of response to first-line chemotherapy with the efficacy of atezolizumab in patients with metastatic urothelial carcinomaAuthors: Tural, D., Olmez, O. F., Sümbül, A. T., Artac, M., Ozhan, N., Akar, E., ... & Erman, M. (2021)Safety and survival in adult women with platinum-sensitive relapsed BRCA mutant ovarian cancer: A study of patients in Olaparib Turkey Early Access Program—LynTurk studyAuthors: Esin, E., Ahmed, M. A., Yıldırım, H. Ç., Mandel, N. M., Erdemoglu, E., Sari, M., ... & Paydas, S. (2023)Atezolizumab in patients with metastatic urothelial carcinoma who have progressed after first-line chemotherapy: Results of real-life experiencesAuthors: Tural, D., Ölmez, Ö. F., Sümbül, A. T., Artaç, M., Özhan, N., Akar, E., ... & Kılıçkap, S. (2021)  

Professional SummaryDr. Murat Balanlı is an experienced internal medicine specialist with over 35 years in the field of modern medicine. Since completing his medical education, Dr. Balanlı has continuously expanded his expertise, ultimately embracing a holistic approach to healthcare. Rather than seeing holistic medicine as an alternative, he regards it as an essential extension of conventional treatment that focuses on restoring the unity of mind, body, and spirit. His philosophy, rooted in the idea that medicine is a branch of philosophy, aims to treat not only physical symptoms but also the underlying disruptions to an individual’s overall sense of well-being.Dr. Balanlı's commitment to lifelong learning, his respect for the arts, and his passion for exploring new perspectives on health have enriched his practice and deepened his connection with patients. His experience includes positions in hospital administration, health institution management, and public health, equipping him with a comprehensive understanding of the healthcare system and patient care at various levels. *Educational BackgroundDoctor of Medicine (MD)Ege University, Faculty of Medicine, 1988Specialist Training in Internal MedicineTepecik Training and Research Hospital, 1994Master’s Degree in Health Institutions ManagementBaşkent University, Faculty of Social Sciences, 2012 *Professional ExperienceHealthy Living Clinic, TurkeyFounder and Head Practitioner2014 - PresentFounded and oversees the Healthy Living Clinic, which offers personalized holistic treatment plans to patients. Here, Dr. Balanlı integrates modern medicine with holistic practices, aiming to support patients in achieving both physical health and emotional well-being.SB Behçet Uz Children's Diseases and Surgery Training and Research HospitalHospital Administrator2015 - 2018Managed administrative and operational functions at one of Turkey's leading children's hospitals, ensuring high standards of healthcare delivery.Social Security Institution (SGK), IzmirRegional Director of Health Affairs2004 - 2009Oversaw healthcare services and managed regional health affairs for SGK, contributing to policy-making and service delivery improvements across the region.Board Member2009 - 2012Served on the SGK Board of Directors, actively involved in shaping healthcare policies and advocating for quality, affordable healthcare.Kayseri Ibn-i Sina Medical CentersChief Physician2003 - 2008Directed medical services, focusing on the integration of patient-centered care with evidence-based medical practices.Tokat Niksar State HospitalChief Physician1996Completed mandatory service as a physician, gaining foundational experience in diverse clinical settings. *Certifications and Advanced TrainingNeuroanatomy, Neuroelectrophysiology, and BiofeedbackCompleted in RomaniaBiorezonance Medicine and ApplicationsCompleted in RussiaSpecialized training in biorezonance therapy to support holistic approaches in addressing various chronic and stress-related conditions.*Key Skills and ExpertiseInternal MedicineHolistic Medicine ApproachesHolistic Wellness Approaches Patient-Centered CareBiorezonance TherapyHealth Systems ManagementHospital and Healthcare AdministrationPublications and ContributionsDr. Balanlı has shared his insights on holistic medicine through articles, presentations, and community health talks, with a focus on bridging modern and holistic approaches. His dedication to sharing knowledge has made him a respected figure in both traditional and holistic medical communities. LanguagesTurkish (Native)English (Fluent)Russian (Native)Azerbaijani (Fluent)