I’ve spent years telling my patients: “Screening can save your life. Don’t wait.” Today… I finally listened to my own advice.Lying on that colonoscopy table not as Dr. Yüksel, but just as me, a person who’s scared of what might be found, my heart was pounding. What if something was wrong? What if I’d waited too long? Then came the moment: the screen showed a polyp. Risky. Sneaky. The kind that can sit quietly for years before turning into something far more serious. My wonderful doctor, Dilara Turan, spotted it instantly and removed it right then, cleanly, carefully, before it had any chance to grow or spread. I wasn’t just a patient; I was proof that early action really does rewrite the story. A huge, heartfelt thank you to Dilara for her steady hands and even steadier calm, she made me feel safe every second. To my anesthesia angel, Menekşe Özçelik, whose gentle care turned anxiety into peace. And to the entire gastroenterology team who treated me like family, not just another case. Walking out today, I feel lighter. Stronger. More alive. And more determined than ever to keep saying it, loudly, personally, urgently:Please don’t wait. Get screened. For yourself. 💙 #screening #coloncancer #awareness @ASCO @myESMO @OncoAlert @ColonCancerFdn @coloncancer @AnkaraUni @drkeithsiau

Research suggests a simple shift in the timing of cancer immunotherapy could significantly boost its effectiveness by aligning with the body's circadian rhythm. Healing has a rhythm. It’s not just about what we give, but when the body is ready to listen. @OncoAlert

There are at least two critical reasons for performing Next-Generation Sequencing: 🧬First, it guides the patient's immediate treatment strategy, which is of paramount importance. 🧬🧬Second, it expands our understanding of the disease, allowing us to identify novel targets for the future. 🧬🧬If we limit ourselves to hotspot analysis, we remain confined only to currently known targets. @OncoAlert @isliquidbiopsy #Cancer