Dr. Elmer Raul Cano MD
Radiation Oncologist | Radiation Oncology
51 Brewer Dr Uniontown PA, 15401About
Dr. Elmer Cano practices Radiation Oncology in Uniontown, PA. Radiation oncology is a medical specialty that involves treating cancer with radiation. Dr. Cano 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.
Education and Training
Univ Nac De Trujillo- Prog Acad De Med Humana- Trujillo- Peru 1972
Universidad Nacional de Trujillo Facultad de Medicina 1972
Board Certification
RadiologyAmerican Board of RadiologyABR
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Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of MedicineFellowships
- Duke University, Elias Cancer Care Center
Professional Society Memberships
- American Medical Association, Pennsylvania Medical Society, American Society of Radiation Oncology
Articles and Publications
- Chapters
What do you attribute your success to?
- Life Experiences, Passion For People, Helping Others Lead A Healthy Life, Education and Research.
Hobbies / Sports
- Running Marathons
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