Hyperthermia: How Can It Be Used?

Hyperthermia (HT) is a method used to treat tumors by increasing the temperature of the
cells. Te treatment can be applied in combination with other verifed cancer treatments
using several different procedures. We sought to present an overview of the different HT
tumor treatment, recent advances in the feld, and combinational treatment sequences
and outcomes. We used a computer-aided search to identify articles that contained the
keywords hyperthermia, cancer treatment, chemotherapy, radiotherapy, nanoparticle, and
cisplatin. Tere are three types of HT treatment, which each need the use of applicators
that are in contact with or in the proximity of the patient for the purpose of heating.
Heating can be achieved using different types of energy (including microwaves, radio
waves, and ultrasound). However, the source of energy will depend on the cancer type
and location. Te temperature used will also vary. HT is rarely used alone, and can
be combined with other cancer treatments. When used in combination with other
treatments, improved survival rates have been observed. However, despite in vitro and
in vivo studies that support the use of concurrent hypothermia treatments, contradictory
results suggest there is a need for more studies to identify other hidden effects of HT