Leominster Oncologists
- 1 Board certified
- 7 Reviews
- Average rating is 2.5 stars
- Average wait time is 22.5 minutes
Top Oncologists in Leominster, MA
55 Lake Ave N
Dept OF
Worcester, MA 01655
- Neurology
- Medical Oncology
- Nephrology
- 21 years experience
- 4 star hospital
- Board certified
- Completed fellowship
An oncology specialist is a physician who focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of different cancers. This physician has extensive knowledge of the different signs and symptoms of cancer, as well as the various methods of treatment.
Oncology specialists diagnose cancer through methods such as biopsy, endoscopy, X-ray, blood tests, ultrasound, and different forms of nuclear medicine.
Oncology doctors treat cancer through surgery, chemotherapy, radiotherapy, hormone therapy, or antibody treatments.
If it is determined that a cancer cannot successfully be treated, oncology specialists then focus on providing palliative care - the use of pain medication to make a dying person more comfortable.
The area of Leominster, MA has a population of approximately 40,883 people. There is 1 oncologist near Leominster, which gives it a ratio of 1 oncologist per 40,883 residents or a ratio of 1 oncologist per 16,804 households. There are 16,804 households in Leominster.
