Improved Localization Of Energy Deposition In Adaptive Phased Array Hyperthermia Treatment Of Cancer

Download or read book Improved Localization of Energy Deposition in Adaptive Phased-Array Hyperthermia Treatment of Cancer written by Alan J. Fenn and published by . This book was released on 1996 with total page 11 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Elevated cell tissue temperature (hyperthermia) due to radio frequency (RF) energy absorption is known to produce an improved response for malignant tumors in humans when applied in combination with other anticancer modalities. However, clinical studies in thermotherapy have shown the difficulty of localizing RF energy deposition in malignant tissue deep within the body without damaging surrounding healthy tissue. The study presented in this article involves a preclinical investigation of adaptive feedback and computer control of amplitude and phase from coherent RF antenna arrays to provide improved distribution of electromagnetic energy deposition in the body.