Is this you?

Active surveillance sounds like doing nothing. You are not built for that.

A Gleason score, a PSA graph, and two options that both frightened you: surgery with its risks, or waiting. You want to know whether there is a middle path, and whether real monitoring stands behind it.

This page explains how we treat prostate cancer with prostate-specific hyperthermia and supporting therapies, and who is a candidate.

What it is

Understanding Prostate Cancer

Prostate cancer ranges from slow-growing, low-risk tumors that may never cause symptoms, to aggressive cancers that can spread throughout the body. Treatment decisions depend heavily on the stage, Gleason score, PSA dynamics, and the patient’s overall health and preferences.

Many men face a difficult choice between radical treatments (surgery, radiation) with significant side effects — including incontinence and erectile dysfunction — and active surveillance with the anxiety of living with an untreated cancer.

At St. George Hospital, we offer a third path: integrative oncology protocols that can be used as primary treatment for localized disease, as complementary therapy alongside conventional treatment, or as a strategy for recurrent or advanced prostate cancer. Our prostate cancer program is led by Dr. Martin Rößner, Chief Physician for Internal Medicine and Oncology, who brings extensive experience in individualized, integrative cancer care.

A middle-aged man seen from behind on a lakeside bench at a Bavarian lake
How we work

Integrative Treatment for Prostate Cancer

Prostate Hyperthermia

Our specialized transrectal hyperthermia system delivers controlled heat directly to the prostate, damaging cancer cells while sparing surrounding tissue. This targeted approach can be used as a primary treatment for localized disease or as an adjunct to other therapies. Sessions are 60-90 minutes with continuous temperature monitoring.

IPT Low-Dose Chemotherapy

For patients requiring chemotherapy, our insulin-potentiated approach delivers drugs at significantly reduced doses with fewer side effects. This is particularly relevant for advanced prostate cancer or cases that have progressed through hormone therapy.

Immune Therapy

Dendritic cell therapy, thymus peptides, and natural killer cell stimulation activate the immune system's ability to recognize and attack prostate cancer cells. Immune therapy is particularly valuable for preventing recurrence and managing micrometastatic disease.

Hormone Optimization

Rather than simply suppressing all testosterone (which causes significant side effects), our approach includes careful hormonal assessment, estrogen metabolism evaluation, and nuanced hormonal strategies that address the cancer while minimizing quality-of-life impact.

Photodynamic Therapy

Light-sensitive compounds that preferentially accumulate in prostate tissue can be activated to selectively destroy cancer cells. PDT offers a minimally invasive option for localized prostate cancer with minimal impact on surrounding structures.

Nutritional & Lifestyle Support

Anti-inflammatory nutrition, targeted supplementation (vitamin D, selenium, modified citrus pectin), exercise guidance, and stress management form an essential part of our comprehensive prostate cancer protocol.

Illustration of a loco-regional deep hyperthermia / modulated electro-hyperthermia device
Illustration: loco-regional electro-hyperthermia system (capacitive radiofrequency applicator over a treatment bed). Not a photo of our department.
Who this is for

Common Patient Scenarios

  • Men with newly diagnosed low-to-intermediate risk prostate cancer seeking alternatives to immediate surgery or radiation
  • Patients on active surveillance who want proactive treatment to complement monitoring
  • Men experiencing rising PSA after surgery or radiation (biochemical recurrence)
  • Patients with locally advanced prostate cancer seeking to combine integrative therapies with conventional treatment
  • Men with metastatic prostate cancer exploring additional treatment options beyond hormone therapy
  • Patients concerned about the side effects of standard treatments who want to explore gentler approaches
Related therapies

Treatments Used in Prostate Cancer Care

Prostate Hyperthermia

Targeted transrectal heat therapy specifically designed for prostate tumors, enhancing treatment response while preserving organ function.

What prostate hyperthermia involves →

Immune Therapy

Mistletoe therapy and immune modulation strengthen the body's natural surveillance against prostate cancer progression.

What immune therapy involves →
In the room

A Story of Hope

“We couldn’t have had a more positive experience and we are very hopeful. We made so many friends and met lovely patients from all over the world who touched our hearts with their faith and love.”

International Patient’s Spouse

Prostate Cancer, 2025

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