Medical specialties comprise various branches of medical science. After completing medical school, physicians or surgeons usually further their medical education in a specific specialty of medicine by completing a multiple year residency to become a medical specialist.
A radiation oncologist specializes in treating cancer with radiation therapy. About 50 to 60 percent of cancer patients are treated with radiation at sometime during their disease. Your radiation oncologist is a member of your oncology team.
You can build a long-term relationship with your healthcare provider who knows your medical background and understands what's important to you. Memorial Physician Clinics are here to assist you in:
- Diagnosis and treatment of illnesses and injuries
- Routine exams
- Preventive care
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