Delaware (DE) Radiation Oncology Doctors and Physicians
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Radiation Oncology Information
Description
Radiation oncology uses radiologic imaging to diagnose all types of cancer and tumors in patients and then uses the imaging to treat the patients with radiation. A radiation oncologist is a radiologist who may use diagnostic tools such as x-rays, ultrasound, MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging), and a CT scan (Computed Tomography) to help diagnose the disease and then develop a treatment plan for the patient. This specialist uses the diagnostic plan to treat patients with external beam radiation or internal radiation which is also known as brachytherapy. The radiation oncologist also consults with other physicians, such as medical oncologists and surgeons, to coordinate other methods of cancer treatments for a patient. The radiation oncologist can also help to counsel a patient on these treatment options and what to expect.
Location Density Information
Doctor density varies by specialty and location. Delaware has
12 practicing
radiation oncologists. Broken out by city, radiation oncology doctor density
in Dover is 2,
in Newark is 7,
in Rehoboth Beach is 3,
and in Wilmington is 1.
Delaware Information
Delaware, located on the Atlantic Ocean, was the first state to ratify the constitution of the United States in 1787. Delaware’s population is 843,524, and its capital city is Dover.
In Wilmington, visit the Grand Opera House or the Old Town Hall Museum built in 1798, or the Abbott’s Mill Nature Center in Milford. Drive to the Atlantic shore, or go bird-watching, fishing, hiking, biking, or canoeing in Delaware’s extensive park and trail systems. Dover is home to parks, historic museums, clubs, theater and dance, and offers bargain-hunting at tax-free outlet stores and antiques shops.
According to 2005 Census estimates, Delaware has a population of 843,524.
Of this population, 189,940 are under the age of 18
and 111,761 are at or above the age of 65.
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