Dr. Christopher Albert Peters MD
Radiation Oncologist | Radiation Oncology
1110 Meade St Scranton PA, 18512About
Dr. Christopher Peters practices Radiation Oncology in Scranton, PA. Radiation oncology is a medical specialty that involves treating cancer with radiation. Dr. Peters 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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RadiologyAmerican Board of RadiologyABR
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Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Residual disease after neoadjuvant chemotherapy for breast cancer.
- Serum vitamin D levels among patients in a clinical oncology practice compared to primary care patients in the same community: a case-control study.
- Vitamin D deficiency is widespread in cancer patients and correlates with advanced stage disease: a community oncology experience.
- Total Mastectomy or Breast Conservation Therapy? How Radiation Oncologist Accessibility Determines Treatment Choice and Quality: A SEER Data-base Analysis.
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