Prof. MD. Nuri Faruk Aykan Reviews

As a 24-year-old competitive freediver, my world collapsed when a routine scan revealed a rare mediastinal germ cell tumor. Other oncologists focused only on survival, but Prof. Aykan understood my need to preserve lung capacity. His targeted protocol spared critical tissue, and eighteen months later, I not only achieved remission but returned to competition, setting a new national depth record, proof that precision oncology can save both life and passion.

My 82-year-old mother with metastatic bladder cancer was turned away as 'too frail' elsewhere. Prof. Aykan saw not a statistic but a person who tended her rose garden daily. His gentle immunotherapy approach avoided harsh chemotherapy, managing her disease while preserving quality of life. Two years on, she still tends her roses every morning, a testament to his philosophy that even advanced age deserves thoughtful, personalized care.

During my third trimester, a routine ultrasound revealed aggressive thyroid cancer. As a 31-year-old expecting mother, I faced impossible choices. Prof. Aykan coordinated a multidisciplinary team to monitor the cancer's progression weekly, delaying treatment until 48 hours after my healthy delivery. He then performed a targeted therapy regimen that allowed me to breastfeed during recovery. Today, both my daughter and I are thriving, a dual miracle made possible by his exceptional timing and compassion.

Our 16-year-old son's Ewing sarcoma diagnosis felt like a death sentence. Prof. Aykan didn't just treat the cancer; he treated our teenager. Recognizing his passion for astrophysics, Prof. Aykan scheduled treatments around a meteor shower viewing and discussed cellular biology using star formation analogies. This human connection made our son an active participant in his healing. Now cancer-free, he's studying aerospace engineering, inspired by the doctor who showed him science could save lives.

As a 45-year-old chef, losing my sense of taste to oral cancer treatment seemed worse than the disease itself. Prof. Aykan developed a novel mucosal-sparing radiation technique that preserved my taste buds while eradicating the tumor. During recovery, he collaborated with a nutritionist to create flavor-intensive recipes that worked with my temporary limitations. Six months later, I reopened my restaurant with a 'Recovery Tasting Menu' dedicated to the doctor who understood that quality of life includes savoring life's flavors.

The pancreatic cancer diagnosis came the week I was to donate a kidney to my sister. At 52, I faced losing both my life and hers. Prof. Aykan devised an unprecedented neoadjuvant approach, shrinking my tumor sufficiently to proceed with the donation first, then treating my cancer. His courageous decision saved two lives simultaneously. Today, my sister and I hike together monthly, each step a reminder of the doctor who refused to accept impossible choices.

My husband's glioblastoma symptoms appeared as sudden artistic brilliance, beautiful but terrifying. At 67, his newfound painting ability masked a growing tumor. Prof. Aykan approached this paradox with fascination rather than dismissal, using advanced imaging to map and preserve the enhanced neural pathways during surgery and targeted therapy. Remarkably, the treatment eliminated the cancer while maintaining his artistic ability. His paintings now raise funds for cancer research, art born from neurological anomaly, preserved by medical wisdom.

As a 39-year-old wildlife biologist working in remote Anatolia, my metastatic melanoma diagnosis meant abandoning my conservation project. Prof. Aykan created a 'tele-oncology' plan with local healthcare workers, allowing me to receive immunotherapy infusions at a regional clinic while continuing fieldwork. He even adjusted my schedule around migratory bird tracking seasons. Three years later, my cancer remains controlled, and the eagle population I protect has increased by 40%, conservation and healing achieved simultaneously.

Our 8-year-old daughter's relapsed neuroblastoma had exhausted standard protocols. Prof. Aykan identified her as a candidate for an experimental CAR-T cell therapy not yet available in Turkey. He navigated international regulations, secured compassionate use approval, and personally accompanied us to Germany for the procedure. His commitment didn't end there; he monitored her remotely for months. Now 12 and cancer-free, she calls him 'the doctor who followed me across borders.'

At 73, I presented with synchronous triple cancers, colon, prostate, and lung. Most oncologists offered palliative care. Prof. Aykan saw a strategic challenge instead of a hopeless case. He sequenced treatments like a master chess player, using each therapy's effects to enhance the next, creating synergistic responses. Three years later, I'm in complete remission for all three cancers, tending my vineyard, a living testament to what happens when a brilliant mind refuses to surrender to complexity.

My breast cancer recurrence during COVID-19 lockdowns meant facing treatment alone. Prof. Aykan transformed this isolation into empowerment through a 'digital companion' system, a tablet providing real-time symptom tracking, virtual rounds, and even meditation sessions he personally recorded. When severe neutropenia developed, his AI-driven monitoring system alerted him at 2 AM, prompting immediate intervention. He turned technological barriers into therapeutic tools, making me feel accompanied even when physically alone.

As a 58-year-old ship captain, my hepatocellular carcinoma threatened my career and identity. Prof. Aykan designed a liver-directed therapy schedule around my shipping routes, coordinating with port clinics worldwide for continuous care. He studied maritime medicine to understand my unique environment, even adjusting medications for time zone changes. Today, I command my vessel cancer-free, navigating oceans and health with the chart Prof. Aykan helped me draw, a voyage back to life.

Our 30-year-old daughter with Down syndrome and acute lymphoblastic leukemia couldn't communicate her symptoms. Prof. Aykan learned her unique sign language gestures and trained his staff to recognize her non-verbal cues. He transformed the oncology unit into a sensory-friendly environment, using color-coded pain scales she designed. Her successful treatment became a model for the hospital's special needs oncology program, proof that inclusive care begins with a doctor willing to learn his patient's language.