Dr. William Davenport Powlis M.D.
Radiation Oncologist | Radiation Oncology
101 Columbian St Radiation Oncology South Weymouth MA, 02190About
Dr. William Powlis practices Radiation Oncology in South Weymouth, MA. Radiation oncology is a medical specialty that involves treating cancer with radiation. Dr. Powlis 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
Columbia Univ Coll of Physicians And Surgeons, New York Ny 1973
Board Certification
RadiologyAmerican Board of RadiologyABR
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- A randomized trial of accelerated hyperfractionated radiation therapy and bis-chloroethyl nitrosourea for malignant glioma. A preliminary report of Radiation Therapy Oncology Group 83-02.
- Evaluation of multileaf collimator design for a photon beam.
- Semi-automated radiotherapy treatment planning with a mathematical model to satisfy treatment goals.
- Portal radiographs: digital enhancement of contrast.
- Treatment of patients with "minimal" stage IIIA Hodgkin's disease.
- Hyperfractionated radiation therapy and bis-chlorethyl nitrosourea in the treatment of malignant glioma--possible advantage observed at 72.0 Gy in 1.2 Gy B.I.D. fractions: report of the Radiation Therapy Oncology Group Protocol 8302.
- Initiation of multi-leaf collimator conformal radiation therapy.
Awards
- 2012 Best Doctors
Treatments
- Head And Neck Cancer, Lymphoma
Fellowships
- Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Medical Oncology 1978
- Harvard Joint Center for Radiation Therapy, Radiation Oncology 1980
- Harvard Radiation Oncology, Fellow:Radiation Oncology 1978
Dr. William Davenport Powlis M.D.'s Practice location
Dr. William Davenport Powlis M.D.'s reviews
Write ReviewPatient Experience with Dr. Powlis
Recommended Articles
- What Is Recovery Like for Radiation Therapy?
After undergoing radiation therapy, the patient will be instructed on what to do, the appointments to keep, and everything they will need to know to make a full and safe recovery. Recovery usually depends on a lot of factors, but the following are some of the important ones:...
- Financially Managing Lymphoma Care
If you are living with lymphoma, one of your main concerns may be the payment charges that seem to be piling up too quickly. It can be stressful enough living with cancer, let alone having to worry about going into debt. For this reason, it is important to become aware of the different expenses...
- Treatments for Liver Cancer
During liver cancer treatment, different healthcare professionals work together to come up with an overall treatment plan. The treatment plan combines different types of cancer treatment to get a successful cure. This group of doctors is called a "multidisciplinary team", which include:...
- What Are the Risks of Radiation Therapy?
Radiation therapy is a type of cancer treatment that uses radiation to destroy the tumor. During the treatment, forms of radiation such as gamma rays or x-rays are used. It is one of the most employed means of treating cancer due to its effectiveness. In the treatment of cancer, it can be used as...
- What Medications Are Used for Prostate Cancer?
Prostate cancer treatments can be administered to cure cancer or to manage or alleviate its symptoms. There are several ways of treating prostate cancer and the treatment options depend on various factors such as:...
- All About Radiation Treatment for Breast Cancer
Continuous advancements in diagnostic and treatment methods have made breast cancer go from being a death sentence to being something that can be treated effectively for many women. Generally, breast cancer treatment falls into the categories of surgery, chemotherapy, biologic therapies, and...