Hyperthermia involves heating tumor tissue above normal body temperature to damage and kill cancer cells. It has been used experimentally for thousands of years to treat tumors. Effects are due to protein damage within cells. Hyperthermia can enhance the effects of radiation therapy by making tumor cells more sensitive. Temperature and exposure time determine cell death in a predictable way. Factors like pH, oxygen levels, and cell cycle stage influence response. Temperature is monitored and thermal dose is calculated to determine treatment effectiveness. Hyperthermia shows promise for improving cancer treatments when combined with other therapies.