What is hyperthermia therapy?

Hyperthermia therapy is a type of treatment in which tissue is exposed to high temperatures in order to stimulate healing and a positive immune system response. This treatment can be applied locally or as a whole body treatment. It is an adjunct medical treatment used in conjunction with conventional treatments and is available only by referral and under the supervision …

What is hyperthermia used for?

While it has primarily been used as an adjunctive cancer treatment, hyperthermia therapies have shown positive benefit to heavy metal detoxification, injury healing, dermatological conditions.

How does whole body hyperthermia work?

For a whole body treatment, the patient lies comfortably on a bed underneath an insulating tent. Mounted on the roof of the tent is the Heckel HT-3000 Whole Body Hyperthermia System which emits warming Infrared (IR) light. IR light warms the body safely and while under careful monitoring, the patient is kept at the desired temperature for the length of …

Are there any side effects?

Hyperthermia therapy is non-invasive, yet as with any medical treatment, may have undesirable side effects. The majority of patients simply feel thirsty and flushed after treatment and side effects are minor. The potential side effects depend on the patient’s health, the part of the body that is treated and how high the temperature is raised. Your doctor will discuss all …