Kidney Cancer
In 2025, an estimated 80,980 new kidney and renal pelvis cancer cases will be diagnosed in the United States. Because the kidneys are vital for filtering waste and regulating blood pressure, our team uses advanced, highly targeted radiation therapies, including proton therapy when appropriate, to treat tumors while protecting nearby healthy tissue. Ackerman Cancer Center provides personalized kidney cancer care in Northeast Florida focused on precision, safety, and preserving your quality of life.
How we treat Kidney 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 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 maintainingÂ
What to Expect
Being diagnosed with cancer raises many questions. Learn what to expect during cancer treatment here.
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