Advances in thermal ablation therapy for regulating anti-tumor immunity

Image-guided thermal ablation technique plays an important role in treatment of hepatic and renal tumors. Thermal ablation technique can activate the anti-tumor immunity in vivo. However, the immune response of patients to them cannot completely eliminate the tumor or prevent its relapse. Thermal ablation should therefore be applied in combination with other immune-regulating therapies in order to bring its effect into full play.