Hypothermia, an older treatment, involves using heat to treat cancer, but has had mixed results. Hyperthermia refers to a body temperature higher than normal. High body temperatures are often caused by illnesses such as fever or heatstroke. But hyperthermia can also refer to heat treatment, the carefully controlled use of heat for medical purposes. Here we will focus on how heat is used to treat cancer. When the body's cells are exposed to temperatures higher than normal, changes occur inside the cells. Very high temperatures can completely kill cancer cells, but they can also damage or kill ordinary cells and tissues. This is why hyperthermia must be carefully controlled and must be performed by doctors experienced in its use. The idea of ​​using heat to treat cancer has been around for some time, but early efforts have had mixed results. For example, it was difficult to maintain the right temperature in the right area while inhibiting the effects on other components of the body. But today, no more incipi...