Dr. Derek Barrett Chism MD
Radiation Oncologist | Radiation Oncology
17 Centennial Dr Radiation Oncology Peabody MA, 01960About
Dr. Derek Chism practices Radiation Oncology in Peabody, MA. Radiation oncology is a medical specialty that involves treating cancer with radiation. Dr. Chism 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.
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