Prof. M.D. Meriç Şengöz

My 8-year-old daughter, Elif, was diagnosed with a rare orbital tumor. The thought of radiation near her eye was terrifying. Dr. Şengöz didn't just see a case; he saw a little girl who loved painting. He spent an hour with us, drawing the treatment plan on a whiteboard with colored markers, explaining proton therapy like a story. He coordinated with the anesthesia team to make each session under sedation as gentle as possible. During the 6-week treatment at Acibadem Altunizade, he'd greet Elif with a new sticker for her bravery chart. The precision was astounding—follow-up MRIs show the tumor is gone with zero impact on her vision. He treated our fear with the same care as the disease.

As a 74-year-old with metastatic prostate cancer to my spine, I was in constant, severe pain and could barely walk. Other centers offered only palliative care. Dr. Meriç Şengöz reviewed my case and proposed a targeted stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) course to specific vertebrae. His confidence was not arrogance, but deep knowledge. The treatment itself was like something from science fiction—completely painless, incredibly precise. Within three weeks, the crippling pain subsided dramatically. At my follow-up, he didn't just look at the scans; he asked about my garden and was genuinely pleased I could tend to my roses again. He gave me back my dignity and mobility.

Mine was not a standard case. A recurrent nasopharyngeal carcinoma after two prior radiation courses elsewhere left me with few options and significant tissue damage. Dr. Şengöz presented a highly complex, salvage re-irradiation plan using adaptive radiotherapy. He was transparent about the risks but detailed in his strategy to spare my salivary glands and spinal cord. The technology at Acibadem was impressive, with daily imaging adjustments. What struck me most was his intellectual rigor; he discussed my case with international colleagues to refine the approach. It's been 18 months, and I am in remission with manageable side effects. He navigated a medical minefield where others saw a dead end.

I came to Dr. Şengöz for a routine follow-up after breast-conserving surgery, expecting a quick check. Instead, he spent 40 minutes with me. He didn't just review the radiation plan; he used 3D visualization software to show me exactly how each beam would avoid my heart and lung, explaining the 'why' behind every angle. He asked about my fatigue levels, my skin care routine, and even the slight anxiety I felt lying still in the mask. He adjusted the schedule to fit my work commitments. The treatment was seamless, but it was his proactive management of side effects—prescribing a specific cream before any redness appeared—that made the experience truly exceptional. He treats the whole journey, not just the tumor.