Brain Cancer
Brain cancer accounts for about 25,000 new primary cases annually in the U.S. At Ackerman Cancer Center in Northeast Florida, we deliver proton therapy that targets tumors precisely while protecting healthy brain tissue and cognitive function. Our expert care optimizes outcomes and quality of life.
How we treat Brain Cancer
External Beam Radiation Therapy with Photons (X-Rays)
Ackerman Cancer Center provides external beam radiation therapy using high‑energy X‑rays on advanced linear accelerators to safely and effectively treat cancers from head to toe. Using 3D conformal radiation therapy (3D-CRT), Intensity-
External Beam Radiation Therapy with Protons
Ackerman Cancer Center offers proton therapy with a Mevion S250 proton system for eligible patients. Proton beam therapy can treat both shallow and deep tumors while helping to spare nearby organs. This is possible because the proton beam can stop near the tumor instead of passing through the body. This advanced treatment is not available at most radiation centers, but the Ackerman team has more than 10 years of proton experience, celebrating its 3,500th proton patient in 2026.
Stereotactic Radiosurgery
Stereotactic Radiosurgery is a nonsurgical, highly precise form of radiation therapy that reaches tumors deep inside the body without the risks of traditional surgery. Ackerman Cancer Center utilizes GammaKnife® to help reduce radiation exposure to healthy tissue, which is especially important for areas like the brain and lungs.
What to Expect
Ackerman Cancer Center has the privilege of caring for patients during one of the most difficult times in their lives. In return for this trust, patients at the Center are guaranteed personalized care from some of the most respected, highly-qualified radiation oncologists in the state.
Being diagnosed with cancer raises many questions. Learn what to expect during cancer treatment here.
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