Combination of hyperthermia and radiation therapy in malignant cutaneous tumours

Seventeen patients with malignant cutaneous tumours were treated with a combination of hyperthermia and radiation. Complete relief of symptoms in 12 (70.6%) cases and partial relief 5 (29.4%) cases was noticed. The initial tumour regression rate was faster in these cases. Complete regression of gross tumour occurred in 10 (58,8%) cases and partial regression in 7 (41,2%) cases. No unusual reactions were observed in the present study. (author)