hyperthermia

Hyperthermia, in a therapeutic context, refers to artificially inducing a high body temperature for medical treatment. This method is particularly useful for certain tumors that are more sensitive to heat than surrounding healthy tissues, especially in areas with poor blood supply where radiation therapy is less effective.12

Hyperthermia can be achieved using noninvasive methods like microwaves or ultrasound. It is often used as an adjunct to radiation therapy or chemotherapy to enhance their effectiveness against cancer. This approach is considered a form of nonionizing radiation therapy.23