Dr. Ernest Little Helms M.D.
Radiation Oncologist | Radiation Oncology
500 E Lauchwood Dr Scotland Cancer Trea Laurinburg NC, 28352About
Dr. Ernest Helms practices Radiation Oncology in Laurinburg, NC. Radiation oncology is a medical specialty that involves treating cancer with radiation. Dr. Helms specializes in treating cancer with radiation, using radiation therapy to treat a wide variety of cancers. Radiation therapy uses carefully targeted and regulated doses of high-energy radiation to kill cancer cells.
Education and Training
University of Cincinnati College of Medicine 1990
Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine 1986
Board Certification
RadiologyAmerican Board of RadiologyABR
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Treatments
- Prostate Cancer
- Breast Cancer
- Lung Cancer
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