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Denver, Colorado is home to 50 practicing oncologists who have offices in 1 county and 7 zip codes, including zip codes 80218, 80205, 80262, 80220, 80204, 80210, and 80208.
According to 2005 Census estimates, Denver has a population of 557,917, which gives it a specialist to resident ratio of 1 oncologist for every 11,158 residents.
Colorado is the Centennial state; having won statehood in 1876. Its capital is Denver, called the “Mile High City,” because its altitude at the state capitol steps is 5,280 feet. Colorado’s population is 4,653,023, and over half the state’s population is in the Denver metro area. Known for its Rocky Mountains and abundant outdoor sports opportunities, such as skiing, hiking, fishing and hunting, Colorado also offers tourists Pike’s Peak, the Royal Gorge, and the Red Rocks outdoor amphitheater. Denver is home to an active theater culture, a world-class symphony, and many sports activities. You can visit a gold mine, tour the state capitol building, climb a mountain, or relax in some therapeutic natural hot springs.
According to 2005 Census estimates, Colorado has a population of 4,665,177. Of this population, 1,140,002 are under the age of 18 and 462,190 are at or above the age of 65.
Oncology is the study and treatment of cancer and tumors. An oncologist is a physician who diagnoses and treats cancer patients. The oncologist sometimes uses chemotherapy, and consults with other physicians to coordinate other methods of cancer treatments for a patient. Cancer patients need to take in to account the likelihood of a cure, or of prolonging life when cure is not possible, the effect of treatment on their symptoms, and the side effects of the treatment. People who are candidates for radiation therapy or anti-cancer drugs need to understand the risks involved with treatment. An oncologist can help to counsel a patient on treatment options and what to expect.
Physicians in this specialty treat patients suffering from numerous diseases and illnesses, but some of the most common are breast disease, Hodgkin's disease, colon cancer, Bone Marrow, Melanoma, breast cancer, Spinal Cord Tumors, Skin Cancer, Leukemia, lymphoma, lung cancer, Cervical cancer, Mesothelioma, Pancreatic cancer, Sarcoma, Oral cancer, Renal cell carcinoma, Thyroid cancer, Liver cancer, and bone cancer.
Once properly diagnosed, practitioners can perform numerous procedures on patients including breast surgery, Cryotherapy, Brachytherapy, breast reconstruction, CABG, Colonoscopy, cryosurgery, mastectomy, Chemotherapy, surgery, radiotherapy, adjuvant therapy, Bone marrow transplantation (BMT), immunotherapies, External Beam Radiotherapy, monoclonal antibody treatments, and Hormone manipulation.
To diagnose patients with possible illnesses and diseases, specialists will often perform one of many tests including biopsy, CT scanning, Beta- HCG, MRI scanning, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), X-rays, ultrasound, Computed Axial Tomography (CT or CAT Scan), CEA, endoscopy, NSE, Blood tests, CA 125, Tumor markers, Positron emission tomography, Scintigraphy, Beta HCG, PSA, and Alpha fetoprotein.
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