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Kidney Cancer

The O’Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center brings the expertise of an interdisciplinary team to every patient we treat. And we treat every type of cancer, including kidney cancer. That means your treatment plan is personalized for you and coordinated by our team of cancer doctors and experts that specialize in kidney cancer. Here, you will benefit from the latest surgical techniques and radiation oncology treatments; access to clinical trials working to discover new, safe, and effective treatments; and targeted therapies backed by our precision medicine program. Find comfort and confidence in knowing your cancer care is comprehensive and cutting-edge.


A treatment and care plan made specifically for you

The ONLY NCI-Designated Comprehensive Cancer Center in Alabama

Precision surgical approaches preserve continence and sexual function

A full team of genitourinary cancer experts dedicated to your care


The O’Neal Difference

Comprehensive Team Approach

Our vast team of specialists work together to constantly monitor your progress and adapt a treatment plan customized to you.

Cancer Patient Navigators 

Specialists help guide you through all aspects of your cancer journey.

Single Port Surgery

We are one of the only centers in the South offering the da Vinci SP Single Port Surgical System, which reduces discomfort and shortens recovery.

Supportive Care and Survivorship programs

We help you through every stage of your treatment, caring for all aspects of your physical, emotional, and spiritual health.

Clinical Trials

Together, finding new ways to improve cancer care and survival


Schedule an Appointment

Find a Clinical Trial

Search for clinical trials and talk to your doctor about participating

UAB Tumor Ablation Clinic with Physicians performing surgery

New tumor ablation therapy treatment for cancer patients offered at UAB

UAB is the only site in the state to offer the NanoKnife procedure, a new minimally invasive, image-guided option for kidney cancer.


Your Team of Kidney Cancer Experts

The O’Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center team believes that there’s a lot more to fighting cancer than just getting rid of cancer cells through treatment. We believe that comprehensive, holistic cancer care includes other aspects of your life that may have an impact on your overall well-being. After all, cancer changes everything. At UAB, you have a personalized team to support you.

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