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Radiation therapy

Source: Wilms Tumor and Other Childhood Kidney Tumors Treatment (PDQ®)–Health Professional Version, National Cancer Institute.

Source updated: April 15, 2025 · Captured 2026-09-09.

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Context: Wilms Tumor / Treatment of Wilms Tumor / Treatment option overview for Wilms tumor

Radiation therapy is used to improve local control and treat sites of metastatic disease. Radiation therapy has historically been dependent on stage and histology, but more recently is also guided by the tumor molecular signature.[185]

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