The St. Jude Radiation Oncology Department uses cutting-edge imaging and newer forms of radiation therapy to treat children with cancer. We have support from one of the largest team of radiation oncologists devoted to children in the country.
The St. Jude Radiation Oncology Department specializes in treating many different types of cancers, including:
Why St. Jude for Your Child's Radiation Therapy
Radiation research at St. Jude has helped the world.
St. Jude offers innovative strategies to treat cancers and help reduce or eliminate side effects of radiation therapy.
Because of our researchers' studies, doctors around the world have been able to lower the amount of radiation given to children for the past 20 years. Research methods at St. Jude have become the model for radiation therapy clinical trials across the U.S. and the world. In fact, no other children’s hospital has more radiation clinical trials than St. Jude.
Radiation Therapy Process
Learn about the radiation therapy process at St. Jude, including simulation and what to expect during treatment.
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Why St. Jude for Radiation Therapy?
St. Jude provides the highest level of care for children needing radiation therapy, from world-class experts to state-of-the-art equipment.
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Proton Therapy at St. Jude
St. Jude is home to the world’s first proton beam therapy center dedicated solely for children. Learn why St. Jude is the leader in radiation oncology for childhood cancers.
View AllBrain tumors treated by the Radiation Oncology Department include:
The Radiation Oncology Department specializes in treating many different types of sarcomas, including:
- Ewing sarcoma
- Desmoplastic small round cell tumor
- Osteosarcoma
- Rhabdomyosarcoma
- Soft-tissue sarcomas
Radiation Oncology Team
Our dedicated radiation oncology team provides treatment your child needs by working closely with specially trained physicians in other fields at St. Jude. This collaborative approach makes sure your child is getting the best care possible.
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Brain Tumor Treatment
The Brain Tumor Treatment Program specializes in treating the most challenging pediatric brain tumors in children and young adults.
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Leukemia / Lymphoma Treatment
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is helping to improve outcomes for children with leukemia and lymphoma, including difficult-to-treat cases.
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Solid Tumor Treatment
The Solid Tumor Treatment Program offers an experienced team of physicians and researchers who dedicate their lives to finding cures and saving children with solid tumors.
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Sickle Cell Disease Treatment
St. Jude has one of the largest sickle cell treatment programs in the country. We have been researching and finding cures for sickle cell disease since 1962.
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Blood Disorders Treatment
For more than 50 years, St. Jude has developed improved treatments for children with non-cancerous blood disorders.
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Infectious Diseases Treatment
The Infectious Diseases Treatment Program specializes in treating the most challenging infectious diseases in children and young adults, including HIV.
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Immunodeficiency Diseases Treatment
St. Jude provides outstanding treatment and care for children with severe combined immunodeficiency disorder (SCID) and other primary immunodeficiency diseases.
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Histiocytosis Treatment
St. Jude offers world-class care and treatment for children with Langerhans cell histiocytosis (LCH) and hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH).