John Thomas Lucas MD
Radiation Oncologist | Radiation Oncology
262 DANNY THOMAS PL MEMPHIS TN, 38105About
Dr. John Lucas practices Radiation Oncology in MEMPHIS, TN. Radiation oncology is a medical specialty that involves treating cancer with radiation. Dr. Lucas 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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