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Innovative Treatments for Breast Cancer in Orange County

At the Hyperthermia Cancer Institute in Irvine, we provide access to one of today’s most cutting-edge treatment modalities – FDA-approved ultrasonic energy. Our compassionate, knowledgeable, holistic health professionals, overseen by Dr. Joseph J. Pinzone, MD, MBA, FACP, understand all too well the enormous toll that a cancer diagnosis takes on patients and their loved ones. Our goal is to increase the efficacy of conventional cancer-fighting protocols like chemo and radiation while boosting the body’s innate immune response to better combat the disease from within. For your convenience, we offer sessions six days a week, every week of the year. Contact us today to schedule a private consultation and learn more about how hyperthermia can be incorporated into your personalized breast cancer treatment in Irvine.

How Does HCI Treat Breast Cancer?

Around one in every nine women in the country face a breast cancer diagnosis at some point in their lives. However, growing awareness of the disease has led to earlier detection, and the number of breast cancer-related fatalities has been declining. Our team at the Hyperthermia Cancer Institute in Irvine, CA, strives to help patients achieve the best results possible from traditional treatment protocols and will use ultrasonic energy to do the following:

  • Target the tumor, weakening it so it is more vulnerable to radiation and chemotherapy
  • Protect healthy tissue and organs surrounding the tumor
  • Increase blood flow to the tumor, enhancing oxygen, which in turn boosts the efficacy of radiation therapy
  • Enhance the body’s overall immune response to disease
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Understanding Breast Cancer

Breast cancer is the result of an overproliferation of cells in the chest, which form a tumor. The disease typically begins in the milk-producing glands (lobules) or in the milk ducts (tubes that carry milk from the lobules to the nipples.) When breast cancer is in its early stages, a small tumor present in the chest can be curable. If the cancer has spread to distant organs or the lymph nodes, the cure rate is often lower. 

Traditional cancer treatments include the following:

  • Surgery
  • Chemotherapy
  • Radiation 
  • Hormone therapy

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Our Providers Treat All Stages and Types of Breast Cancer

Our team of outstanding medical professionals can treat breast cancer at any stage, from the earliest moments of diagnosis to advanced cases and instances of recurrence. We can address the following:

  • Ductal Carcinoma in Situ (DCIS)
  • Lobular Carcinoma in Situ (LCIS)
  • Infiltrating Ductal Carcinoma (IDC)
  • Infiltrating Lobular Carcinoma (ILC)
  • Inflammatory breast cancer
  • Early-stage breast cancer
  • Locally advanced breast cancer
  • Metastatic breast cancer
  • Recurrent breast cancer
  • ER+ or ER-
  • PR+ or PR-
  • HER2+ or HER2-
  • Triple negative (ER-, PR-,
  • HER2-)
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How Does Hyperthermia Therapy Work?

Non-invasive ultrasound heat has been shown to be effective in improving treatment results for breast cancer. When hyperthermia is added to a radiation protocol, it increases the likelihood of a complete response in the tumor. Ultrasonic heat can degrade cancer cell membranes and enhance blood flow to the tumor, making it more vulnerable to both conventional cancer therapies and the body’s natural immune power.

Is Hyperthermia Safe?

Hyperthermia is gentle and holistic and is thus well-tolerated by most patients. The treatment has no known adverse effects on healthy tissues or organs and does not worsen the side effects of radiation in any way. Overall, adding hyperthermia to your treatment plan could dramatically improve your responses to conventional treatment protocols without increasing risks. 

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What Are the Benefits of Hyperthermia Therapy in Irvine, CA?

When performed by our skilled, empathetic practitioners in Orange County, hyperthermia sessions come with a wealth of benefits, including the following:

  • Increases the blood flow to tumors, boosting their oxygen content. This improves the ability of radiation to destroy cancer cells since radiation flourishes in an oxygen-rich environment.
  • Prevents the DNA in cancer cells from self-repairing between radiation or chemotherapy sessions, helping the body to better fight the disease.
  • Allows chemotherapy to more thoroughly penetrate the tumor’s core, something that is not usually possible without added ultrasonic heat.
  • Improves the body’s overall immune response to cancer as well as the immune response within the tumor itself.

We Can Add Hyperthermia to Your Treatment Plan At Any Time

Our team can add hyperthermia to your breast cancer treatment in Orange County & Irvine at any stage of your healing process, working closely with your oncologist and other medical staff to provide a seamless integration. However, ultrasonic heat energy often works the best when added at the same time you start your radiation or chemotherapy sessions. 

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Scheduling Your Private Consultation at the Hyperthermia Cancer Institute in Irvine

Our compassionate team is looking forward to hearing from you and seeing how we can best assist you in your fight against breast cancer. We provide in-depth consultations, during which we will answer all your questions about hyperthermia and how it can be added to your traditional healing protocols to boost responses. Our goal during your consultation is to empower you with the knowledge and choices you deserve in order to make the best decisions for your care. Call today to get started.

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