Dr. Joycelin F Canavan M.D
Radiation Oncologist | Radiation Oncology
Ms 4033 3901 Rainbow Blvd Kansas City KS, 66160About
Dr. Joycelin Canavan practices Radiation Oncology in Kansas City, KS. Radiation oncology is a medical specialty that involves treating cancer with radiation. Dr. Canavan 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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