Blog•Mar 8, 2026
Heat vs Cancer
Heat therapy, or hyperthermia, has ancient roots from Egyptian papyri to Chinese moxibustion and Greek fever treatments, and modern science revived it in the 20th century. Clinical research shows temperatures between 40 °C and 44 °C can selectively kill cancer cells while sparing normal tissue, leveraging differences in membrane rigidity, metabolism, and pH. Heat also induces heat‑shock proteins that attract immune cells, enhancing tumor destruction. Professional societies now standardize protocols and explore advanced modalities like HIFU, positioning hyperthermia as a complementary cancer treatment.
