Ovarian Cancer Center - Vancouver, WA
Vancouver Oncologist Doctors for Ovarian 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 Vancouver * Kaiser Permanente Medical Group Vancouver, WashingtonUpcoming Local Events2013-06-29
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Ovarian CancerOvarian cancer facts**Ovarian cancer facts Medically Written by Melissa Conrad Stöppler, MD
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