Kidney Cancer
Our kidney cancer specialists at Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center diagnose, treat and provide supportive care for all types of common and rare kidney (renal) cancers. We offer a range of treatment options – from standard chemotherapy to the latest approaches in immunotherapy and minimally-invasive surgery – to ensure you the highest level of care for these challenging cancers. We compassionately guide you through your diagnosis, treatment options and follow-up care to help you maintain a high quality of life.
Conditions We Treat
We treat all types of common and rare kidney cancer, including:
- Clear cell RCC
- Chromophobe RCC
- Hereditary kidney cancers
- Papillary RCC
- Renal medullary carcinoma (RMC)
- Translocation RCC
Meet Your Care Team
Why Choose the Kidney Cancer Program at Vanderbilt
- Recognized cancer care
The National Cancer Institute designates us as a Comprehensive Cancer Center, the highest ranking by the world’s leading authority on cancer. Vanderbilt is the only such designated cancer center in the state of Tennessee that treats adults and children.
- Specialized tumor boards
At our regular cancer care meetings, experts in your specific type of cancer from across medical disciplines work together to create a treatment plan for the most complex cases. This means expert, comprehensive care just for you.
- A team approach
Our specialty cancer teams include medical and surgical oncologists, urologists, radiologists and radiation oncologists, pharmacists, pathologists, nutritionists and pain and symptom management physicians. We work together and with experts in other medical specialties to provide you personalized care that addresses your unique needs.
- Latest technology
As a research-based cancer center, we are at the forefront of the latest treatment options for urological cancer, including highly focused radiation and cryoablation techniques. Our commitment to research means that you receive the most current, sophisticated treatment available.
- Clinical trials
We offer some of the most promising approaches being tested in patient studies called clinical trials. Participation is always your choice. We’ll give you all the information you need to make your best decision. Find a clinical trial.
Tests, Treatments and Services
We offer a full range of tests, treatments and services, including:
- Cryoablation
- Imaging scans
- Immunotherapy and targeted therapy
- Partial nephrectomy