Before hyperthermia treatment, you should fully disclose your medical history and current treatments to your care team, and understand the role and purpose of this treatment within your overall treatment plan, so you and your physician can jointly confirm suitability.
What information is generally needed before treatment?
- Complete medical history: existing conditions, past treatment records, allergies
- Any implanted medical devices: such as pacemakers or metal implants — proactively disclose these (see Heat & Tissue Response)
- Current ongoing treatments: including the schedule for radiation therapy, chemotherapy, or other medications
- Questions about this treatment: consider preparing a list of questions for your care team in advance (see Talking to Your Care Team)
Why is it worth confirming the care team’s experience?
The American Cancer Society (ACS) explicitly states that hyperthermia treatment “should be done by doctors who are skilled in using it” — this is a key point worth confirming before treatment: whether the treating facility has the relevant equipment and experience.
Hyperthermia is not currently offered at all medical facilities. Whether it is suitable for you, and which facility should perform it, should be assessed and recommended by your treating physician based on your individual condition. This page provides general preparation guidance only.
Are special tests always required before treatment?
Actual pre-treatment assessment items vary by device type, treatment site, and cancer type, and may include imaging to confirm tumor location and extent. What tests are actually needed should follow your care team's assessment and explanation.
Last updated: 2026-08-16 | Source: American Cancer Society (ACS), “Hyperthermia to Treat Cancer” (updated 2025-04-07). If content differs from the latest research, the latest publicly available information takes precedence — please also consult your care team.