Application of Hyperthermia for Cancer Treatment: Various Techniques and Recent Advancement
Pratikeswar Panda
Pratikeswar Panda, Department of Pharmaceutics, Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan University, Bhubaneswar, India.
Manuscript received on 11 November 2023 | Revised Manuscript received on 18 November 2023 | Manuscript Accepted on 15 December 2023 | Manuscript published on 30 December 2023 | PP: 17-25 | Volume-4 Issue-1, December 2023 | Retrieval Number: 100.1/ijapsr.A4035124123 | DOI: 10.54105/ijapsr.A4035.124123
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Abstract: Cancer is a disease characterised by uncontrollable cell division in a specific area of the body. It is a leading cause of death, and its prevalence is increasing. There are numerous techniques and protocols employed, including as chemotherapy, radiography, surgical tumor removal, etc. However, these procedures have several adverse side effects that cause excruciating pain and intense anxiety in the patients. Over the past few decades, it has become increasingly challenging to discover new cancer-fighting strategies. One of the best cancer treatment choices is hyperthermia, an ancient form of therapy that offers fresh hope when paired with engineering methods. This study examines the crucial data for coupling various engineering techniques with hyperthermia, carefully organised according to the methods used, such as hyperthermic perfusion, frequency enhancers, ultrasonic hyperthermia, external radio-frequency devices, microwave hyperthermia, and the use of a catheter to heat the target area before injecting superparamagnetic and magnetic nanoparticles.
Keywords: Cancer, Hyperthermia, Ultrasonic, Radio Frequency Devices, Hyperthermic Perfusion, Microwave, Magnetic Nanoparticles
Scope of the Article: Pharmaceutical Technology