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1. WHEN SHOULD HYPERTHERMIA BE USED IN CANCER TREATMENT?Hyperthermia treatments should begin as early as possible after diagnosis of cancer. Like all other forms of treatment, hyperthermia is more effective before the body has been seriously damaged by disease.
2. WHAT IS THE USUAL COURSE OF TREATMENTS?Though treatment plans are tailored top individuals needs, a typical course runs five days a week, for five to eight weeks , with each treatment taking approximately one hour.
3. AT WHAT TEMPERATURE LEVEL IS HYPERTHERMIA EFFECTIVE?Tumor areas are heated between 107°F and 113° F - temperatures that are below the normal pain threshold.
4. At WHAT TEMPERATURE LEVEL IS HYPERTHERMIA EFFECTIVE?Improvement depends upon many factors, such as site and stage of the cancer, age of patient, immune resistance, etc. Very positive results have been achieved with many patients - even in advanced cases. Depending on the individual, they may experience an enhanced pain- free quality of life, sometimes with increased life expectancy. Tumor response rate varies from 40% to 80%, depending on location.
5. CAN HYPERTHERMIA BUILD IMMUNE ENHANCEMENT?Medical evidence indicates that hyperthermia does not interfere with the immune system, and may, in fact, stimulate it.
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