Medical oncologistDan Douer, leader of Memorial Sloan-Kettering's research program in acutelymphoblasticleukemia, talks about how patients are treated by a caring team that includes physicians, nurses, social workers, and support staff.
Submitted by Abuamer Fathi | Wednesday, April 10, 2013 - 8:12 PM.
Hello,
My uncle has prostate cancer,andhe would like to get amedical treatment
at your medical centre.
would it be possiple to have an estimate cost of the medication?
Thank you for your comment. Please call our PhysicianReferral Service at 800-525-2225 to learn more about making an appointment, including insurance information and the cost of a consultation.
Submitted by Dolores Anguiano-Torres | Saturday, April 20, 2013 - 4:22 PM.
I am a former patient of Dr. Douer and he saved my life. I would like to contact him by email, can you refer me?
Thank you for sharing your comment! We will forward this to Dr. Douer, as we do not post the e-mail addresses of our physicians.
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acute (uh-KYOOT)
Symptoms or signs that begin and worsen quickly; not chronic.
Source: The National Cancer Institute's Dictionary of Cancer Terms (http://www.cancer.gov/dictionary)
lymphoblastic (LIM-foh-BLAS-tik)
Refers to lymphoblasts (a type of immature white blood cell).
Source: The National Cancer Institute's Dictionary of Cancer Terms (http://www.cancer.gov/dictionary)
medical oncologist (MEH-dih-kul on-KAH-loh-jist)
A doctor who specializes in diagnosing and treating cancer using chemotherapy, hormonal therapy, biological therapy, and targeted therapy. A medical oncologist often is the main health care provider for someone who has cancer. A medical oncologist also gives supportive care and may coordinate treatment given by other specialists.
Source: The National Cancer Institute's Dictionary of Cancer Terms (http://www.cancer.gov/dictionary)
physician (fih-ZIH-shun)
Medical doctor.
Source: The National Cancer Institute's Dictionary of Cancer Terms (http://www.cancer.gov/dictionary)
referral (reh-FER-ul)
In medicine, the act of a doctor in which a patient is sent to another doctor for additional healthcare services.
Source: The National Cancer Institute's Dictionary of Cancer Terms (http://www.cancer.gov/dictionary)
will (wil)
A legal document in which a person states what is to be done with his or her property after death, who is to carry out the terms of the will, and who is to care for any minor children.
Source: The National Cancer Institute's Dictionary of Cancer Terms (http://www.cancer.gov/dictionary)
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