Oncological hyperthermia is a cancer treatment method that involves raising the temperature of tumor tissues to enhance the effectiveness of other treatments like chemotherapy and radiation therapy. It works by increasing blood flow to the tumor, improving oxygenation, and making cancer cells more susceptible to damage from other therapies.

Oncological Hyperthermia

Cancer treatment method

Raising the temperature of tumor tissues

Effectiveness of other treatments

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.

Chemotherapy

Radiation therapy is a medical treatment that uses high doses of radiation to kill cancer cells and shrink tumors by damaging their DNA, while minimizing harm to surrounding healthy tissue. It is a cornerstone of cancer treatment, often used in combination with surgery and chemotherapy, tailored to the type and stage of cancer being treated.

Radiation Therapy

Increasing blood flow to the tumor

Improving oxygenation

Cancer cells are like bad guys in the body that don't follow the rules and keep growing when they shouldn't. They can form lumps called tumors and sometimes spread to other parts of the body, making people sick.

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