Cancer Center - Arlington, VA
Arlington Oncologist Doctors for CancerType of Physician: Oncologist What is a Oncologist? A subspecialty certification by the Board of Internal Medicine. Oncologists specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of all types of cancer and other benign and malignant tumors. They decide on and administer chemotherapy as well as consult with surgeons and radiotherapists on other treatments for cancer. Specialty: Medical Oncology Common Name: Cancer Doctor Oncologist Doctors in Arlington * Surgical Associates  Fairfax Orthopedics  Kaiser Permanente Oncology  St Mary's Hospital Rdtn Onclgy  VCU Ortho Fclty Prac Amb Cr Ctr  Bone Marrow Transplant Clinic  Mcguire Vetrans Admin Med Ctr  Mcguire Vetrans Admin Med Ctr Arlington, VirginiaArlington County is a county in the Commonwealth of Virginia. It is located directly across the Potomac River to the southwest of Washington, D.C. Formerly part of the District of Columbia, the land now composing the county was retroceded to Virginia on July 9, 1846, in an act of Congress that took effect in 1847. It was called Alexandria County from that date until March 16, 1920, when an act of the General Assembly changed its name to Arlington County.
Arlington is the location of Arlington National Cemetery, Reagan National Airport, the Pentagon, Fort Myer, the Pentagon Memorial, the USMC War Memorial, the Air Force Memorial, and numerous other monuments. Upcoming Local Events2013-07-21
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CancerWhat is cancer?Cancer is the uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells anywhere in a body. The abnormal cells are termed cancer cells, malignant cells, or tu... Other Related Cancer ArticlesEmergency Contact for Arlington
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