Hyperthermia & Surgery

Hyperthermia therapy can be used in combination with chemotherapy and/or radiation therapy to reduce tumor size prior to surgery.

Improve The Chances Of A Successful Surgery

Hyperthermia treatment uses ultrasound-generated heat to elevate the temperature of tumors, which causes cancerous tumors to become more sensitive to chemotherapy or radiation therapy. The heat also induced heat-shock proteins that stimulate the body’s immune response, allowing yet another way for hyperthermia to treat tumors.

Minimize Preoperative Tumor Size & Quantity

Hyperthermia treatment may sometimes be suggested prior to surgery to reduce the tumor size and number of tumors in the body. With less cancerous tissue to remove, a less intensive surgery might be possible. This may also increase the surgeon’s chances of successfully excising the cancerous matter from the body during the actual operation.

Reach Out To HCI To Learn More

A conversation with our compassionate and knowledgeable patient care team is the first step towards discovering if hyperthermia can improve your chances of beating cancer. Since early treatment is the most successful, we recommend patients contact us as soon as they receive a diagnosis. Contact our cancer center in Irvine today to see how we can support you in your healing journey.