CancerCare of Maine Radiation Oncologists

Oncology is the branch of medicine that studies tumors (cancer) and seeks to understand their development, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention. A medical professional who practices oncology is an oncologist. The term originates from the Greek onkos (ογκος), meaning bulk, mass, or tumor and the suffix -ology, meaning "study of." A radiation oncologist is a physician who has studied and is trained in the treatment of cancer with radiation.

To demonstrate knowledge and expertise, radiation oncologists are board certified in their specialty. At CancerCare of Maine the following physicians work as radiation oncologists through their practice group – Northeast Radiation Oncology. Their offices are located in Rosen Radiation Medicine within CancerCare of Maine. They can be reached by calling 973-4290. 
 

	William Castrucci, MD Medical Training: Dartmouth Medical School Medical Internship: Naval Medical Center San Diego Residency: Yale University School of Medicine  Board Certified: Therapeutic Radiology
	Kurt Snyder, MD Medical Training: Albert Einstein College of Medicine Medical Internship: Naval Medical Center San Diego Residency: Mount Sinai School of Medicine  Board Certified: Therapeutic Radiology
	John Swalec, MD Medical Training: California College of Medicine Medical Internship: LDS Hospital Residency: University of Utah Health Sciences Center  Board Certified: Therapeutic Radiology
	Paul Szal, MD Medical Training: Stanford MEdical School Medical Internship: Dartmouth Affiliated Hospitals Residency: Harvard Joint Center for Radiation Therapy  Board Certified: Therapeutic Radiology