Hyperthermia is among evolving cancer treatments that hold a promising future. In this episode, we will learn everything about the treatment.
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Hyperthermia can be used to treat various types of cancer. It can also be used to treat small areas of the body, larger portions of the body, or the entire body, depending on the condition of the patient.
What is Hyperthermia treatment?
As the name suggests, Hyperthermia involves heating tissues as high as 113 °F. The heat causes the cancer cells to die while the healthy cells largely remain undamaged. The treatment is also known as Thermal Ablation, Thermal Therapy, or Thermotherapy.
Cancers treated using Hyperthermia
Hyperthermia treatment is easily available and is sometimes used along with traditional cancer care, such as chemotherapy and radiation therapy. The following are some types of cancers treated using Hyperthermia:
- Breast cancer
- Bladder cancer
- Appendix cancer
- Brain cancer
- Liver cancer
- Lung cancer
- Melanoma cancer
- Cervical cancer
- And many more
Hyperthermia can be helpful in treating various types of cancer. An article published on the National cancer institute mentions the following:
“During treatment, the doctor numbs the treatment area and inserts small probes with tiny thermometers into the tumor. Thermometers help the doctor closely watch the temperature of the tumor and nearby tissue during treatment. Imaging techniques, such as CT scans, may be used to make sure the probes are in the proper place.”
Types of Hyperthermia Treatment
Doctors use different modes of hyperthermia in treating different types of cancers. Here are some of them:
External hyperthermia: when the tumor is located on the surface or just below the skin, doctors use external hyperthermia. The heat is created near and around the affected area.
Interstitial hyperthermia: This type of treatment is used to treat cancer located deep within the body. The National Cancer Institute article mentions:
“…This type of hyperthermia allows the tumor to be heated to higher temperatures than external techniques. The doctor will insert probes or needles into your tumor while you are under anesthesia. Imaging techniques, such as ultrasound, may be used to help make sure the probe is in the right place. The heat source is then inserted into the probe.”
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