Radiation Therapy Center - Charleston, WV
Charleston Oncologist Doctors for Radiation TherapyType 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 Charleston * St. Marys Regional Cancer Ctr  Edwards Comprehensive Cncr Cntr  Edwards Comprehensive Cncr Cntr  Veterans Affair Admnstrtn Hsptl Charleston, West VirginiaUpcoming Local Events2013-06-29
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