Alec Block
Radiation Oncologist | Radiation Oncology
4646 N Marine Dr Chicago IL, 60640About
Dr. Alec Block practices Radiation Oncology in Chicago, IL. Radiation oncology is a medical specialty that involves treating cancer with radiation. Dr. Block 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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