Title :
Recent advances in hyperthermia cancer treatment
Author :
Neufeld, Esra ; Pauildes, Maarten ; Capstick, Myles ; Van Rhoon, Gerard ; Kuster, Niels
Author_Institution :
IT´´IS Found., ETH Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
Abstract :
Investigations have been carried out to determine the limitations of currently used technology in the field of hyperthermia cancer treatment. A novel hyperthermia treatment planning tool and a new head&neck applicator have been developed. The treatment planning tool is optimized for high quality, accurate, realistic simulations of highly detailed models. The applicator offers superior steerability and online control.
Keywords :
cancer; hyperthermia; microwave heating; radiation therapy; cancer treatment; head&neck applicator; hyperthermia; online control; steerability; treatment planning tool; Antenna arrays; Applicators; Blood flow; Cancer; Heating; Hyperthermia; Image segmentation; Neoplasms; Radio frequency; Temperature dependence;
Conference_Titel :
Electromagnetic Compatibility (APEMC), 2010 Asia-Pacific Symposium on
Conference_Location :
Beijing
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-5621-5
DOI :
10.1109/APEMC.2010.5475618
