Background Hyperthermia is a radio/chemo sensitizing method effectively used in oncological treatments. These devices, which have been used effectively in many centers around the world in the treatment of cancer, are currently unavailable in our country. In this study, hyperthermia treatments that could be applied, the number of hyperthermia devices required and the potential effects in our country have been investigated in line with the applications of hyperthermia worldwide.Methods Based on the data obtained from certain reference centers the number and ratios of hyperthermia applications were determined and the data obtained was modeled according to the number of cancer cases in our country.Results According to the data obtained, an average of 375 patients are treated annually per hyperthermia device in relevant centers. When a similar projection is applied for our country, hyperthermia treatment can be applied to an average of 400 patients annually with 0,18 hyperthermia devices per one million population. According to this, considering the population and the annual cancer diagnosis rates, it is predicted that 13 deep regional hyperthermia devices are required across the country.Conclusion The presence of deep regional hyperthermia devices in comprehensive oncology centers that play an effective role in oncological treatment with modern radiotherapy devices and have enough radiation oncologists will significantly benefit the capacity to provide oncological treatment options holistically.
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