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Radiation therapy
Source: Kidney Cancer in Children (PDQ®)–Patient Version, National Cancer Institute.
Source updated: May 13, 2025 · Captured 2026-09-09.
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Context: Types of treatment for kidney cancer in children / Treatment options
Radiation therapy uses high-energy x-rays or other types of radiation to kill cancer cells or keep them from growing. A type of radiation therapy called external beam radiation is used to treat childhood kidney tumors. It uses a machine outside the body to send radiation toward the area of the body with cancer. Radiation therapy may be given alone or with other treatments, such as chemotherapy.
To learn more, visit External Beam Radiation Therapy for Cancer and Radiation Therapy Side Effects.
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