Prostate Cancer Center - Amarillo, TX
Amarillo Oncologist Doctors for Prostate 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 Amarillo * Harrington Cancer Center  Harrington Cancer Center  Texas Oncology  Texas Oncology Amarillo, TexasUpcoming Local Events2013-05-25
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Prostate CancerWhat is the prostate gland?The prostate gland is an organ that is located at the base or outlet (neck) of the urinary bladder. (See the diagram that follows.) The gland surrounds the first part of the urethra. The urethra is the pas... Other Related Prostate Cancer ArticlesEmergency Contact for Amarillo
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