Targeted Thermotherapy
High Frequency Thermotherapy
High Frequency Thermotherapy (HFTT) uses electromagnetic energy to generate deep, targeted heat within tumor tissue. It is a precise, non-invasive approach used in our integrative cancer treatment protocols.
What Is HFTT?
HFTT is a form of localized hyperthermia that uses high-frequency electromagnetic waves to generate heat selectively within tumor tissue. The treatment exploits differences in electrical conductivity between tumor cells and healthy tissue, allowing preferential heating of malignant areas. This targeted approach makes HFTT effective for treating deeper or more complex tumor locations.
How Does It Work?
A specialized device delivers high-frequency electromagnetic energy through applicators placed on the skin surface. The energy penetrates deep into tissue, where it is converted to heat primarily within tumor cells due to their different electrical properties. Treatment parameters are adjusted in real time based on the tumor location, size, and the patient’s response.
What Conditions Does It Treat?
- Deep-seated tumors
- Liver, pancreatic, and abdominal cancers
- Pelvic tumors
- Tumors requiring deep tissue heating
Could this belong in your plan?
That depends on your findings, not on the therapy. Send what you have with a short history; a physician reads it before the video call and tells you whether this treatment belongs in your program.
What a session feels like
- Before You lie on the treatment bed and the device is positioned over the region being treated.
- During Each session lasts 45–60 minutes. You feel warmth building deep in the tissue rather than on the skin. It is non-invasive; a nurse checks in during the session.
- Afterwards You get up, drink, and carry on. Sessions are usually two to three times a week, often paired with chemotherapy or immune therapy.
Evidence & Safety
HFTT is based on established principles of electromagnetic heating and has been used in clinical settings for localized tumor treatment. Published studies demonstrate its ability to achieve therapeutic temperatures in deep tissue while maintaining acceptable tolerability. At St. George Hospital, HFTT is integrated into multimodal treatment protocols based on decades of clinical experience.
Request a consultation
A video consultation in English before you travel. A physician reviews your findings first; we reply by email within one business day (Mon–Fri).
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