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Why choose the Hyperthermia Cancer Institute in Orange County, California?

Led by Dr. Joseph J. Pinzone, MD, MBA, FACP, the Hyperthermia Cancer Institute provides a serene, soothing practice environment where patients can enjoy world-class hyperthermia therapy to optimize their results after chemotherapy or radiation. Through active listening and an integrity-based approach, our medical practitioners create a personalized treatment plan that helps patients navigate their healing journey after a liver cancer diagnosis. We go above and beyond to ensure every individual feels welcomed, prioritized, and valued. For your convenience, appointments are available six days a week, every week of the year.

What is liver cancer?

Liver cancer is a life-threatening disease that is on the rise in the United States today. Around 90% of liver cancer cases are categorized as hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). The other 10% include intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma, fibrolamellar HCC, mixed HCC, and epithelioid hemangiothelioma. Liver cancer commonly affects men more than women and is most prevalent in individuals 65-70 years old. The most significant risk factors for liver cancer are chronic hepatitis B or C injections. Alcohol abuse, metabolic syndrome, and hemochromatosis may also increase the likelihood of liver cancer. At HCI, we treat:

  • Hepatocellular carcinoma
  • Intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma
  • Fibrolamellar Hepatocellular Carcinoma
  • Mixed Hepatocellular Carcinoma
  • Epithelioid Hemangiothelioma
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What is hyperthermia therapy?

Hyperthermia therapy is a cutting-edge FDA-approved treatment that relies on powerful but gentle ultrasound energy. Thermal heat is applied to tumors, which makes them more susceptible to conventional cancer treatments like radiation, chemotherapy, and immunology, as well as the body’s natural immune response. The cell membrane is disrupted, allowing increased blood flow to the tumor. This can weaken and even destroy the tumor in some cases. At a glance, liver cancer treatment in Irvine & Orange County does the following:

  • Targets cancer tumors using precision-based ultrasound energy
  • Protects and preserves healthy tissues in the heart, lungs, lymph nodes, and other organs
  • Enhances the efficacy of other cancer treatment modalities like radiation and chemo

How is liver cancer treated?

Liver cancer is typically treated through surgical resection or radiofrequency ablation. Some patients will require liver transplantation. Adding hyperthermia to the healing protocol has been shown to be highly effective. Hyperthermia can be combined with radiation, chemoembolization, chemotherapy, and immunotherapy. In fact, studies have shown that combining hyperthermia with radiation can increase the likelihood of a complete response in liver cancer by almost 50%.

What are the benefits of hyperthermia treatment?

Hyperthermia can be added at any time to your liver cancer treatment in Irvine, CA. Ideally, hyperthermia should be initiated as soon as you begin radiation therapy or chemotherapy. Hyperthermia comes with little to no side effects and has no known adverse effects on normal tissue. Benefits include:

  • Improves blood flow to tumors, creating an oxygen-rich atmosphere that supports the efficacy of radiation
  • Allows for the deeper penetration of chemotherapy to the tumor’s core, an area it otherwise has difficulty reaching
  • Boosts the body’s natural immune response to disease
  • Preserves healthy, fragile tissue in surrounding areas

We advocate for our patients

Facing a liver cancer diagnosis can be mentally, emotionally, and logistically challenging. Our team can help. We provide tireless support and advocacy for our Orange County, CA, patients by:

  • Coordinating with other medical professionals to add hyperthermia into your treatment plan as early as possible
  • Navigating confusing insurance instructions, forms, and evaluations so you don’t have to
  • Booking travel reservations, hotels, and car rentals to take the stress out of your visit
  • Connecting patients with local charities to ease their financial burden
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Schedule your private consultation today in Irvine, CA

If you would like to know more about how hyperthermia can enhance your outcomes after conventional liver cancer treatments, contact our caring, knowledgeable providers at the Hyperthermia Institute in Orange County, CA, today. We are standing by to assist you in navigating your care, providing support, encouragement, and access to world-class technology every step of the way.

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