Kidney Cancer

Overview

Kidney cancer is among the ten most common cancers in both men and women. According to the American Cancer Society, the overall lifetime risk for men is 1 in 46; in women it is 1 in 80.

While surgery is often an option, radiation therapy is used for patients not eligible for surgery—such as those with a single kidney or poor surgical candidacy—and to alleviate symptoms like bleeding and pain.

Why proton therapy?

During traditional radiation, X-rays pass through the body and can damage healthy tissue. Proton therapy delivers higher doses directly to the tumor and stops at a programmed depth, leaving virtually no exit dose and sparing surrounding organs.

Kidney Cancer Facts

Kidney cancer ranks among the ten most common cancers in men and women. Effective treatment with minimal toxicity is crucial for patients who cannot undergo surgery.

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