Melissa Rasar Young M.D., PH.D.
Radiation Oncologist | Radiation Oncology
35 Park Street Smilow Cancer Hospit New Haven CT, 06510About
Dr. Melissa Young practices Radiation Oncology in New Haven, CT. Radiation oncology is a medical specialty that involves treating cancer with radiation. Dr. Young 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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