Title :
Electronics in medicine: RF therapy for malignancy: Heating of malignant tissues (hyperthermia) by RF radiation presents a new tool in the arsenal of weapons against cancer
Author :
Sterzer, F. ; Paglione, R.W. ; Mendecki, J. ; Friedenthal, E. ; Botstein, C.
Author_Institution :
RCA Labs., Lancaster, PA, USA
Abstract :
Medical researchers around the world report that the use of such radiation to heat malignant tissue to the hyperthermic range (42 to 43.5°C) appears to be a safe and efficient means for either destroying the cancer cells or making them more susceptible to other forms of treatment.
Keywords :
biothermics; radiation therapy; radiofrequency heating; 42 to 43.5degrees C; RF therapy; cancer cells; hyperthermia; malignant tissue; treatment; Applicators; Heating; Hyperthermia; Muscles; Radio frequency; Temperature measurement; Tumors;
Journal_Title :
Spectrum, IEEE
DOI :
10.1109/MSPEC.1980.6368324
