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Dr. Robert Love McLaurin Jr., MD

Radiation Oncologist

Dr. Robert McLaurin Jr. practices Radiation Oncology in Louisburg, NC. Radiation oncology is a medical specialty that involves treating cancer with radiation. Dr. McLaurin Jr. 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.
Dr. Robert Love McLaurin Jr., MD
  • Louisburg, North Carolina
  • Baylor College of Medicine
  • Accepting new patients

Can a pneumonia cause lung cancer?

No pneumonia cannot cause lung cancer.

Will someone need to drive me home after radiation therapy?

No. The general rule is: "If you can drive yourself in, you can drive yourself home." Treatment usually takes about 15 minutes per day, and normally does not cause any side effects READ MORE
No. The general rule is: "If you can drive yourself in, you can drive yourself home." Treatment usually takes about 15 minutes per day, and normally does not cause any side effects that would interfere with the ability to drive.

Using radiation with prostate cancer

"Seeds" refers to radioactive pellets that are inserted into the prostate, and deliver radiation from the inside out. Radiation, whether from seeds, or delivered by the more common READ MORE
"Seeds" refers to radioactive pellets that are inserted into the prostate,
and deliver radiation from the inside out. Radiation, whether from seeds,
or delivered by the more common method, from outside in, is very effective.
The five year relative survival for your father should be around 99%.