Hyperthermia therapy is one of the most established and promising complementary treatments in integrative oncology. At St. George Hospital, we have applied hyperthermia in cancer care for more than four decades. Dr. med. Friedrich Douwes, the founder of our hospital, is a true pioneer of this therapy in Europe and was among the first to recognize its potential to improve chemotherapy outcomes while reducing systemic side effects.We do not offer radiation therapy at St. George Hospital — instead, we use hyperthermia as a biological amplifier for chemotherapy and natural treatments, focusing on efficacy and patient quality of life.
Hyperthermia involves raising the temperature of cancerous tissue to 41.6–42.0°C (106.9–107.6°F). Cancer cells are significantly more sensitive to heat than healthy tissue. This treatment improves perfusion, increases oxygenation, and dramatically enhances chemotherapy delivery to the tumor site. Our methods include:
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All treatments are carried out by trained professionals under continuous monitoring and are part of a personalized integrative protocol.
Hyperthermia is supported by decades of research and is part of the German S3 Oncology Guidelines. Clinical trials have shown significantly improved response rates when hyperthermia is combined with chemotherapy, particularly in cancers of the brain, cervix, rectum, and pancreas. It is also known to reduce pain, improve immunity, and enhance treatment tolerability. Unlike radiation, hyperthermia works without damaging DNA in healthy cells.
