Dr. Tai chung Lam M.D.
Radiation Oncologist | Radiation Oncology
450 Brookline Ave Da 1105 Boston MA, 02215About
Dr. Tai chung Lam practices Radiation Oncology in Boston, MA. Radiation oncology is a medical specialty that involves treating cancer with radiation. Dr. Lam 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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