Hyperthermia is really not a totally alternative cancer treatment, but it may have value as a treatment.  It appears to enhance the effectiveness of conventional cancer treatments without adding any toxicity or side effects.  I think that it may be of value to the cancer patient that still wants to use chemotherapy and/or radiation treatments.

Hyperthermia can be used by itself, but is usually applied in conjunction with chemotherapy and/or radiation.  This treatment can damage or kill cancer cells by itself, but is usually more effective when used with other treatments.  This treatment may be somewhat related to IPT (Insulin Potentiation Therapy) as well.

Another advantage of this method is that it is relatively inexpensive.  It is also not toxic.  One apparatus that is used to apply the heat is called the BSG 2000, which is manufactured by the BSG Medical Corporation.

A positive is that experts report that hyperthermia may improve conventional cancer treatment effectiveness by up to 20-30%.  Unfortunately, hyperthermia is not widely used.  It may be something that a cancer patient may want to suggest to the oncologist.

I do not agree with chemotherapy or radiation, but I know that some people do.  This is the reason that I am speaking about hyperthermia. I am in favor of any treatment method that can improve a cancer patient’s probability of survival.  This may be just what a more conservative cancer patient may need to tip the scales in her favor.  But I recommend that all cancer patients and their families learn as much as they can about cancer and the related topics that are just as important.