Dr. Daphne Palmer MD
Radiation Oncologist | Radiation Oncology
10121 Pine Ave Truckee CA, 96161About
Dr. Daphne Palmer practices Radiation Oncology in Truckee, CA. Radiation oncology is a medical specialty that involves treating cancer with radiation. Dr. Palmer 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
University of California 1984
Board Certification
RadiologyAmerican Board of RadiologyABR
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- Breast Cancer
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