Dr. Jack D Schocker MD
Radiation Oncologist | Radiation Oncology
620 Howard Ave Altoona PA, 16601About
Dr. Jack Schocker practices Radiation Oncology in Altoona, PA. Radiation oncology is a medical specialty that involves treating cancer with radiation. Dr. Schocker 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
MCP HAHNEMANN UNIV (FORMERLY ALLEGHENY UNIV) 1977
Board Certification
RadiologyAmerican Board of RadiologyABR
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Prostate Cancer
- Breast Cancer
- Lung Cancer
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