Hyperthermia therapy is a medical treatment that involves raising the temperature of specific parts of the body to enhance the effectiveness of cancer treatments like radiation and chemotherapy. It works by damaging cancer cells directly and improving blood flow to tumor sites, thereby increasing the delivery of therapeutic agents.

Hyperthermia Therapy

Medical treatment involves the application of medical knowledge, skills, and technology to diagnose, manage, and cure diseases or injuries. It encompasses a wide range of practices and interventions designed to improve patient health and quality of life.

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Raising the temperature

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Effectiveness of cancer treatments

Radiation is the emission or transmission of energy in the form of waves or particles through space or a material medium. It encompasses a wide range of phenomena, from electromagnetic radiation like light and radio waves to particle radiation such as alpha and beta particles.

Radiation

Chemotherapy is a type of cancer treatment that uses powerful drugs to kill fast-growing cancer cells in the body. It can be used alone or in combination with other treatments, but it often comes with significant side effects due to its impact on healthy cells that also divide quickly, such as those in the hair, bone marrow, and digestive tract.

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