Dr. Sally B Cheston M.D.
Radiation Oncologist | Radiation Oncology
11065 Little Patuxent Pkwy Columbia MD, 21044About
Dr. Sally Cheston practices Radiation Oncology in Columbia, MD. Radiation oncology is a medical specialty that involves treating cancer with radiation. Dr. Cheston 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
Univ of Md Sch of Med, Baltimore Md 1991
Board Certification
RadiologyAmerican Board of RadiologyABR
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