John Francis Gleason MD
Radiation Oncologist | Radiation Oncology
Ukcmc Graduate Medical Education 800 Rose St. , Hq-10 Lexington KY, 40536About
Dr. John Gleason practices Radiation Oncology in Lexington, KY. Radiation oncology is a medical specialty that involves treating cancer with radiation. Dr. Gleason 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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