Prof. M.D. Fulya Ağaoğlu

A 28-year-old female professional windsurfer from Antalya presented with a rare, aggressive desmoid tumor in her shoulder muscle, threatening her career. Dr. Ağaoğlu designed a highly precise stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) plan to spare the surrounding brachial plexus and joint. The athlete underwent treatment during the off-season. She returned to competition 8 months later, with only minor stiffness, and credited the targeted approach with saving her livelihood.

A 72-year-old retired history professor with severe COPD and inoperable early-stage lung cancer was referred to Dr. Ağaoğlu. Conventional radiation was too risky. She pioneered an ultra-hypofractionated regimen with breath-hold techniques and daily imaging, compressing treatment to 5 sessions. His cancer was controlled with no pulmonary exacerbation, allowing him to continue his memoir writing without hospitalization.

A 45-year-old single mother and seamstress from a low-income neighborhood presented with locally advanced cervical cancer, terrified of losing her ability to work. Dr. Ağaoğlu coordinated brachytherapy with chemotherapy, personally advocating for social services to help with childcare and transport. The patient completed treatment with minimal disruption, achieving complete remission and returning to her workshop within 4 months.

An 18-year-old university student was diagnosed with a recurrent pituitary adenoma after failed surgery, causing vision loss and hormonal crises. Dr. Ağaoğlu implemented fractionated stereotactic radiotherapy with meticulous optic nerve shielding. Over 12 months, his vision normalized and hormone levels stabilized, allowing him to resume his engineering studies. His case required delicate coordination with endocrinology, which Dr. Ağaoğlu led.