
Dr. Esther Yu M.D.
Radiation Oncologist | Radiation Oncology
593 EDDY ST. PROVIDENCE RI, 02903About
Dr. Esther Yu practices Radiation Oncology in Newton Lower Falls, MA. Radiation oncology is a medical specialty that involves treating cancer with radiation. Dr. Yu 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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