Cancer Pain Center - Tucson, AZ
Tucson Oncologist Doctors for Cancer PainType 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 Tucson * University Arizona Cancer Ctr  Arizona Cancer Center  Arizona Cancer Center  Center For Neurosciences  Arizona Oncology  Morris H Fine MD  Ironwood Cancer & Research Cntr  Banner MD Anderson Cancer Ctr  Ironwood Cancer & Research Ctr Tucson, ArizonaTucson is a city in and the county seat of Pima County, Arizona, United States, located 118 miles (188 km) southeast of Phoenix and 60 miles (98 km) north of the U.S.-Mexico border. The English name Tucson derives from the Spanish name of the city, Tucson, which was borrowed from the O'odham name Cuk Son, meaning "(at the) base of the black [hill]", a reference to an adjacent volcanic mountain. Tucson is sometimes referred to as "The Old Pueblo". Upcoming Local Events2013-05-27
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Cancer PainIntroductionThe majority of people with cancer will experience pain at some time or another. The pain can result from the cancer itself, or from the cancers treatment. In addition, some people who have been cured of their cancer can con... Other Related Cancer Pain ArticlesEmergency Contact for Tucson
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