Dr. Penny Anderson M.D.
Radiation Oncologist | Radiation Oncology
333 Cottman Ave Fox Chase Cancer Cen Philadelphia PA, 19111About
After completing my training at Fox Chase, I joined the radiation oncology department attending staff in 1999. I chose to stay at Fox Chase because I wanted to remain in a research setting at a hospit ...
Education and Training
Temple University School of Medicine 1994
Board Certification
RadiologyAmerican Board of RadiologyABR
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cervical Cancer, Uterine Problems, Sarcoma (bone And Soft Tissue Cancer) And More
- Breast Cancer
Professional Memberships
- Member American Society of Clinical Oncology
- Member American Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology
- Member Radiation Therapy Oncology Group
- Member Gynecologic Oncology Group
- Member Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group American Brachytherapy Society
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