Dr. Scott R Floyd MD
Radiation Oncologist | Radiation Oncology
330 Brookline Ave Beth Israel Deacones Boston MA, 02215About
Dr. Scott Floyd practices Radiation Oncology in Boston, MA. Radiation oncology is a medical specialty that involves treating cancer with radiation. Dr. Floyd 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.
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