Dr. Steven Lane M.D.
Radiation Oncologist | Radiation Oncology
680 Centre St Brockton MA, 02302About
Dr. Steven Lane practices Radiation Oncology in Brockton, MA. Radiation oncology is a medical specialty that involves treating cancer with radiation. Dr. Lane 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
Duke University School of Medicine 1996
Board Certification
RadiologyAmerican Board of RadiologyABR
Provider Details
Treatments
- Prostate Cancer
- Throat Cancer
- Breast Cancer
- Lung Cancer
- Lymphoma
- Aerolase® Technologies
- Extra Corporeal Shockwave Therapy
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