Fever Therapy Revisited
Author Information
Author(s): Uwe Hobohm
Primary Institution: University of Applied Sciences, Bioinformatics
Hypothesis
Can fever have therapeutic value in cancer treatment?
Conclusion
A significant number of spontaneous cancer regressions and remissions were preceded by a severe feverish infection, suggesting that fever may play a therapeutic role.
Supporting Evidence
- Historical cases show that many spontaneous regressions occurred after high fever.
- Studies indicate that infections with high fever can reduce cancer risk.
- Immunological evidence suggests that fever may help the immune system fight cancer.
Takeaway
Sometimes, when people get really sick with a fever, their cancer can get better all by itself. This study looks at how that might happen.
Methodology
The review surveys literature on spontaneous regression and remission in cancer, discussing historical and contemporary evidence linking fever to these phenomena.
Potential Biases
Potential biases include misdiagnosis and underreporting of cases with fever.
Limitations
The study relies on historical case reports, which may be biased or incomplete.
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