Breast Cancer
Breast cancer affects 310,720 American women in 2025, yet early detection leads to outstanding survival rates. At Ackerman Cancer Center in Northeast Florida, our compassionate team delivers personalized breast cancer treatment that honors your unique journey while maximizing hope for a cure.
How We Treat Breast Cancer
External Beam Radiation Therapy with Electrons
For certain superficial cancers and skin conditions, Ackerman Cancer Center offers electron beam radiation therapy using high‑energy electron beams. Electron treatments are designed to treat diseases close to the surface while reducing radiation exposure to deeper healthy tissues, making this a precise option for select cases.
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 Body Radiation Therapy (SBRT)
Ackerman Cancer Center provides Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy (SBRT) for many areas of the body, including the lung, liver, kidneys, and spine, as well as other carefully selected sites. SBRT typically involves five or fewer treatments, each delivering a very high dose of radiation to a small, precisely defined target. With advanced imaging, specialized treatment planning, and state‑of‑the‑art linear accelerators, SBRT allows patients to complete treatment in fewer visits while maintaining
High Dose Rate (HDR) Brachytherapy
Ackerman Cancer Center provides High Dose Rate (HDR) brachytherapy for many skin and gynecologic cancers, as well as selected breast cancers. HDR brachytherapy uses a tiny radioactive source that is temporarily placed inside or next to the treatment area to deliver radiation right at and even touching the cancerous target. This technique gives a highly focused dose to a small region and avoids the entrance and exit dose associated with external beam radiation, thereby aiding in the protection of nearby healthy tissue.
Personalized Breast Cancer Care at Ackerman Cancer Center
We take time to understand each patient’s physical, emotional, social, and financial needs, crafting individualized breast cancer treatment plans that address the distinct biology and stage of every breast tumor. Our multidisciplinary approach ensures comprehensive breast cancer support from diagnosis through survivorship, helping you defeat breast cancer with dignity and strength. Your goals guide every decision in our expert breast cancer care in Northeast Florida.
Get Started Today
The first step is scheduling a consultation. To set up a consultation, please call us on (904) 880-5522. Setting up a consultation allows you to get your questions answered and take the first step in getting a comprehensive cancer care partner to address your financial, social, emotional, and physical journey.