Dr. Dean Joseph Conterato MD
Radiation Oncologist | Radiation Oncology
801 S MILWAUKEE AVE LIBERTYVILLE IL, 60048About
Dr. Dean Conterato practices Radiation Oncology in Elmhurst, IL. Radiation oncology is a medical specialty that involves treating cancer with radiation. Dr. Conterato 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
Rush Med Coll of Rush Univ, Chicago Il 1985
Board Certification
RadiologyAmerican Board of RadiologyABR
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Dr. Dean Joseph Conterato MD's Expert Contributions
Should I consider natural medicine for cancer?
In my opinion it might be used along with chemotherapy and/or radiation but studies suggest worse survival in patients who use natural medicines instead of well studied treatments such as chemotherapy or radiaiton READ MORE
Should I have radiation now?
Survival is improved with the addition of radiation during the first or second cycle of chemotherapy (randomized studies have proven this with high certainty). You should get radiation. READ MORE
Is a whole body PET scan essential for diagnosing the spread of tongue cancer?
PET scans are recommended as a follow-up exam to verify response to intitial treatment and are usually done at least 12 weeks after radiatioin has been completed. If you have had one done after the treatment was complete and it was negative then I would only recommend a PET scan if I was concerned about some symptoms that you are having READ MORE
The color and shape of a mole on my leg have changed. Should I be concerned?
Have you ever seen a dermatologist? If not, it would be reasonable for you to have this evaluated by a dermatologist. Because the lesion changes in size and shape does not necessarily mean its malignancy but it does suggest he should have it checked READ MORE
What is the chance of survival in stage 4 lung cancer?
Stage IV lung cancer is not curable, however there has been rapid Development of new drugs such as immunotherapy agents or other biologic drugs which have dramatically improve the survival duration and quality of life the patient was stage IV lung cancer in many but not all cases. Additionally, if stage IV disease involves the brain, stereotactic brain radiation can eradicate disease in the brain if it is of limited extent. READ MORE
Can a pneumonia cause lung cancer?
No, generally, people do develop pneumonia when part of The lung gets blocked off by a tumor. I do not think there is any evidence that pneumonia can cause lung cancer. READ MORE
Why does my dentist need to know if I've had radiation therapy?
Radiation treatments to your mouth and especially the jaw would make healing much more difficult and risk having some of the bone die. Usually, I would request that the dentist call me and discuss what work is to be done. READ MORE
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