Today on Navigating the cancer maze we are exploring Hyperthermia in Germany. I interview a German practitioner to discover the principles and practise of the use of hyperthermia in modern times. Hyperthermia is used as one many therapies to increase the effectiveness of other cancer treatments and is not used as a standalone treatment. Hyperthermia is a Greek word meaning the rising of heat and its use in health and healing dates back to around 3000 B.C. By increasing body temperature, or by applying heat to specific areas, it is well known that certain therapeutic effects occur. There are ma
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