No. Heating the tumor has minimal effects on any adjacent healthy tissues; some cases of slight skin reddening have been reported. This effect is mitigated through constant patient communication and supervision during treatment. Also, the body’s natural circulation is extremely efficient and soon dissipates the heat (something the tumor is not capable of because of its more primitive blood supply)
Nanothermia method is the new generation of the classical method of Hyperthermia with clinically and scientifically proven results and allows for a personalized treatment, depending on the type of cancer, being it non-toxic and with no side effects. Treatments requiring the use of medical devices at our Centre are prescribed, controlled and supervised by our medical staff who may be in contact with the patient's oncologist to achieve better outcomes treating the disease.