title: [Heat in oncologic therapy].
abstract: Three types of "fire" are used today against cancer: diathermocoagulation, hyperthermia and radiotherapy. Their selective (HT, RT) and non selective (DTC) cytotoxic action are briefly discussed. Hyperthermia, of which the Author summarizes the biological basis, the means of production and the clinical results, is particularly to be considered as an optimal integration of radiotherapy.
mesh_terms: D002453:Cell Cycle; D003037:Cobalt Radioisotopes; D004564:Electrocoagulation; D006358:Hot Temperature; D006801:Humans; D008441:Maxillary Neoplasms / Q000628:therapy; D008443:Maxillary Sinus; D009182:Mycosis Fungoides / Q000532:radiotherapy; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000532:radiotherapy / Q000628:therapy*; D011867:Radioisotope Teletherapy
chemical_list: D003037:Cobalt Radioisotopes
vernacular_title: Il "fuoco" in terapia oncologia.