Skip to Main ContentSkip to Footer

Radiation therapy

Overview

Radiation therapy uses powerful doses of radiation to destroy cancer cells. We can also use radiation therapy to stop tumor growth or relieve pain and other symptoms. Our team combines advanced research, technology and techniques with personalized care to create a treatment plan that is right for you.

Benefits of Radiation Therapy

  • Quicker and more precise treatment
  • Real-time tracking

Meet Your Care Team

Bapsi Chak Chakravarthy
4.8

Bapsi Chak ChakravarthyMD

    Breast Cancer, Cancer, Liver Cancer, Radiation Oncology, Stomach, Colon, and Pancreas Cancer
Anthony J. Cmelak
4.8

Anthony J. CmelakMD

    Cancer, Neuro-Oncology, Neurosciences, Primary and Metastatic Nervous System Cancers, Radiation Oncology, Upper Airway (Tracheal), Oral, Nasal, Lip, and Other Head and Neck Cancers
Theresa A. Cressman

Theresa A. CressmanBSN, MSN

    Cancer, Radiation Oncology
Corbin R. Johnson

Corbin R. JohnsonMD

    Breast Cancer, Cancer, Lung Cancer, Thymic Cancer and Mesothelioma, Prostate, Bladder, and Kidney Cancer, Radiation Oncology
Austin N. Kirschner
4.9

Austin N. KirschnerMD, PhD

    Cancer, Division of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, Leukemia, Acute and Chronic, Lymphoma, Low, Intermediate, and High Grade, Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, Prostate, Bladder, and Kidney Cancer, Radiation Oncology
Zachary A. Kohutek
4.9

Zachary A. KohutekMD, PhD

    Cancer, Head and Neck Cancer, Internal Medicine, Metastatic Cancer, Neurologic Surgery, Otolaryngology, Palliative Care

Why Choose Radiation Therapy at Vanderbilt

You receive expert, compassionate care from top specialists in the field:

  • Innovation

    We use some of the most advanced techniques, including total skin irradiation, total body irradiation and SpaceOAR hydrogel. 

  • Clinical trials

    As part of an academic medical center, we offer access to some of the most promising new approaches being tested in clinical trials. Find a clinical trial at Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center.

Locations