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Summary
Hyperthermia therapy is being re-evaluated for cancer treatment, with experimental data confirming selective heat damage to malignant cells. This review summarizes research and clinical reports on hyperthermia, including extracorporeally induced treatments.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Biomedical Engineering
- Therapeutic Technologies
Context:
- Hyperthermia is undergoing a resurgence in cancer treatment protocols.
- Extensive in vitro and in vivo studies demonstrate targeted thermal damage to malignant cells.
- This review synthesizes current knowledge on hyperthermia's application in oncology.
Purpose:
- To review experimental and clinical findings on hyperthermia for malignant tumors.
- To consolidate evidence supporting selective heat-induced damage in cancer cells.
- To present results from a series of extracorporeally induced hyperthermia treatments.
Summary:
- Experimental data confirm that hyperthermia selectively damages malignant cells.
- The review covers both preclinical research and clinical applications of hyperthermia.
- Findings from extracorporeally induced hyperthermia treatments are included.
Impact:
- Provides a comprehensive overview of hyperthermia's role in modern cancer therapy.
- Highlights the potential of thermal therapies for selective tumor destruction.
- Contributes to the re-evaluation and integration of hyperthermia in clinical practice.