A fascinating topic, treating oneself for whatever ails, rather than relying on the healthcare system. Check this cancer self-care prevention and treatment article. Really interesting. Mentioned in the article are heat based treatment. Recent studies of heat treatment that raises the temperature of only the tumor to 104 degrees have been effective . Microscopic metal pellets that act as heating elements are inserted into the tumor, then an external radio wave heat source maintains the heat. It would be like a battery powered heating pad.   more »