What is hyperthermia treatment?
Hyperthermia is a medical procedure in which the temperature of the body or a tumor-affected area is raised under strict medical supervision to approximately 38.5–43.0°C using specialized devices.
This temperature increase:
Exposes tumor cells to heat stress
Improves blood circulation, enhancing drug delivery
Increases the effectiveness of chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and radiotherapy
Helps the immune system recognize cancer cells
The procedure is performed according to German medical standards.
Types of hyperthermia
1. Local hyperthermia
Heats tumor tissue to 40–45°C
Destroys or sensitizes cancer cells
Targets only tumor tissue without harming healthy cells
2. Regional hyperthermia
Heats deep-seated tumors to 43–45°C
Used alone or with other therapies
3. Whole-body hyperthermia
Raises body temperature to 38.5–41°C
Used in advanced or metastatic cancer
Enhances other treatments
Indications
Local/regional: cancer treatment
Whole-body: also used in chronic inflammation and immune ضعف
Treatment is personalized by a physician.
Procedure
Depends on the type of hyperthermia
Entire body or specific area is heated
Whole-body treatment uses a special heating chamber
Vital signs are continuously monitored
Is it suitable for everyone?
No. It is determined individually based on:
Medical history
Comorbidities
Ongoing treatments
Overall health condition
How long does WBH (Whole Body Hyperthermia) take?
WBH (Whole Body Hyperthermia) typically lasts 2–3 hours. This includes:
preparation phase
gradual increase of body temperature
recovery (cooling) period
The patient remains under continuous medical supervision throughout the procedure.
Is hyperthermia painful?
No. WBH hyperthermia is considered a non-invasive and painless procedure.
Patients often describe it as a pleasant, sauna-like warming sensation.
Is hyperthermia safe?
When performed using modern medical equipment and under the supervision of experienced professionals, hyperthermia is considered a safe treatment method.
At our clinic, WBH is performed:
using the Heckel HT 3000 system
with continuous monitoring of all vital signs
How many sessions are needed?
The number of hyperthermia sessions is determined individually and depends on:
diagnosis
overall health condition
treatment plan
In most cases, treatment is carried out based on a personalized program.
Dr. Rena Niftaliyeva
Oncologist – Mammologist
Integrative Medicine Specialist
