Dr. Fred H Francis MD
Radiation Oncologist | Radiation Oncology
2401 W University Ave Muncie IN, 47303About
Dr. Fred Francis practices Radiation Oncology in Muncie, IN. Radiation oncology is a medical specialty that involves treating cancer with radiation. Dr. Francis 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 Kentucky College of Medicine 1992
Board Certification
RadiologyAmerican Board of RadiologyABR
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Prostate Cancer
- Throat Cancer
- Breast Cancer
- Lung Cancer
- Lymphoma
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