Mark R. Fesen, MD, oncologist, clinical assistant professor at the University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, and a member of the department of oncology at Hutchinson Clinic, Hutchinson, Kansas. He has trained at the National Cancer Institute and is a Fellow of the American College of Physicians. He is author of Surviving the Cancer System: An Empowering Guide to Taking Control of Your Care (Amacom). www.HutchClinic.com
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