[Introduction of Hyperthermia Therapy with Low Dose Systemic Chemotherapy and Hepatic Transarterial Chemo-Embolization for a Case of Advanced Prostatic Cancer].

ABSTRACT

The case of a 78-year-old man with hormone-independent locally advanced prostatic cancer with liver metastases is reported. Standard systemic chemotherapy was not administered due to his poor general condition. At the initial consultation, rapidly growing liver metastases, multiple lymph node metastases, and extensive locally advanced prostatic lesions were found. Transcatheter arterial chemoembolization, low dose systemic chemotherapy, and thermotherapy were administered. After introduction of this combination therapy, marked regression of all of the lesions, including the liver metastases, lymph node metastases, and pelvic extension was observed. The patient's condition and prognosis were markedly improved without serious complications.