Spec. MD. Hatice Olger Uzuner

My 82-year-old mother with metastatic breast cancer developed sudden confusion during treatment. Dr. Uzuner immediately recognized it as leptomeningeal carcinomatosis, a neurological emergency most would miss. She coordinated same-day intrathecal chemotherapy at Medical Park Samsun, and within 48 hours, Mom was recognizing family again. Her ability to connect oncology with neurology saved my mother's cognitive function.

A competitive freediver, I was diagnosed with stage III melanoma at 34. Conventional wisdom said I'd never dive again after lymph node dissection. Dr. Uzuner collaborated with rehabilitation specialists to create a recovery protocol mimicking underwater pressure changes. Eight months post-treatment, I not only returned to diving but placed second in a national championship, she treated the athlete, not just the cancer.

Our 7-year-old daughter's recurrent neuroblastoma had exhausted standard protocols. Dr. Uzuner pioneered an off-label combination therapy using pediatric oncology principles adapted for her specific mutation profile. She worked nights to secure compassionate-use medications from three countries. Today, our daughter is in remission and Dr. Uzuner still attends her school plays, reminding us that oncology can have a human heartbeat.

As a Turkish expat returning from Germany with advanced gastric cancer, I faced fragmented care between two healthcare systems. Dr. Uzuner became my 'medical diplomat,' translating German treatment records while designing a continuation protocol using available Turkish medications. She even learned specific German medical terminology to communicate with my former oncologist, bridging continents for seamless care.

As a 28-year-old software developer diagnosed with a rare desmoid tumor, I felt my life plans crumbling. Dr. Hatice Olger Uzuner didn't just treat my condition, she mapped out a personalized surveillance strategy that allowed me to continue my career while managing this unpredictable disease. Her approach balanced cutting-edge imaging with minimal intervention, preserving my fertility and mental health. Two years later, I'm getting married and the tumor remains stable.