In this episode of the Dr. Geo Prostate Podcast, Dr. Geo welcomes Dr. Gurdev Parmar, a pioneer in naturopathic and integrative oncology. They dive deep into the science and application of hyperthermia as a cancer treatment, particularly for prostate cancer. Dr. Parmar explains the different types of hyperthermia—local-regional, which targets tumors, and whole-body, which mimics a fever to stimulate the immune system. They discuss how hyperthermia enhances cancer treatments by increasing oxygenation, producing heat shock proteins that make cancer cells more recognizable to the immune system, and sensitizing tumors to radiation and chemotherapy.

The conversation also explores the challenges of FDA approval, the state of clinical research, and why hyperthermia isn’t more widely available in the U.S. Dr. Parmar shares insights from his 14 years of treating patients with hyperthermia and how this therapy, when combined with integrative oncology, has led to significant improvements in survival rates.

Key Takeaways:

• Hyperthermia works by raising tissue temperature, making cancer cells more vulnerable while sparing healthy cells.
• Heat shock proteins triggered by hyperthermia help the immune system recognize and attack cancer cells.
• When used alongside radiation or chemotherapy, hyperthermia improves treatment effectiveness by increasing tumor oxygenation.
• Whole-body hyperthermia mimics a natural fever response, enhancing the body’s immune defense against cancer.
• A typical treatment cycle includes multiple local-regional hyperthermia sessions per week, with whole-body hyperthermia performed once a week for two sessions.
• Despite strong evidence supporting hyperthermia, regulatory and financial barriers limit its availability in the U.S.
• Clinical data from Dr. Parmar’s practice shows significantly improved survival rates in stage 4 cancer patients using hyperthermia as part of a multimodal treatment approach.

Tune in for an eye-opening discussion on the potential of hyperthermia in cancer care and why it remains an underutilized tool in oncology.

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