#16 Biological, Physical and Clinical Aspects of Hyperthermia

#16 Biological, Physical and Clinical Aspects of Hyperthermia

Author:  Bhudatt R. Paliwal, Fred W. Hetzel, Mark Dewhirst, eds.
ISBN:  9780883185582      ISBN10:  088318558X
Published:  1988 | 483 pp. | 


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Table of Contents


I. HYPERTHERMIA BIOLOGY

Metabolic Indices for Hyperthermia
L. E. Gerweck

Physiological Effects of Hyperthermia
M. W. Dewhirst

Interactions of Hyperthermia with Other Modalities
F. W. Hetzel and J. Mattiello

Thermal Dose
S. A. Sapareto


II. PHYSICS AND ENGINEERING

Basics of Physical Parameters in Hyperthermia
B. R. Paliwal and D. N. Buechler

Low Frequency Hyperthermia: Capacitive and Ferromagnetic Thermoseed Methods
I. A. Brezovich

Electrical Properties of Tissue: Measurements and Implications for Hyperthermia
W. T. Joines, Y. Zhang, and R. L. Jirtle

Clinical Microwave Applicator Design
P. Fessenden, D. S. Kapp, E. R. Lee, and T.V. Samulski

Electromagnetic Energy Deposition Patterns in Phantoms
C.-K. Chou

Induction of Local Hyperthermia Using Ultrasound
K. Hynynen


III. THERMOMETRY

Current Technologies for Invasive Thermometry
T. V. Samulski

Measurement of Perfusion in Human Tumors
F. M. Waterman


IV. THERMAL MODELING

Heat Transfer in Hyperthermia Treatments: Basic Principles and Applications
R.B. Roemer


V. TUMOR PHYSIOLOGY

Invasive Methods for Monitoring Tumor Physiology
H. F. Bowman

Measurement and Modification of Human Tumor pH, and the Potential Role of pH in Hyperthermia Oncology
A. J. Thistlethwaite and D. B. Leeper


VI. CLINICAL HYPERTHERMIA

Interstitial Hyperthermia of the Brain
D. W. Roberts

Clinical Ultrasound
P.M. Corry, K. Jabboury, and E. P. Armour

Regional Hyperthermia in the Treatment of Cancer
F. A. Gibbs, Jr.

Whole Body Hyperthermia: The University of Wisconsin Clinical Cancer Center Experience
H. I. Robins

Investigation of Whole Body Hyperthermia in Normal Dogs and Pet Dogs with Cancer
D. E. Thrall and R. L. Page


VII. QUALITY ASSURANCE IN HYPERTHERMIA

Standardization of Physical Parameters for Hyperthermia Treatments
P. N. Shrivastava, A. Y. Matloubieh, and T. K. Saylor

Quality Assurance for Thermometry
T. K. Saylor, A. Y. Matloubieh, and P. N. Shrivastava


VIII. CLINICAL TRIALS

Review of Human Clinical Data on Treatment of Superficial Tumors with Irradiation and Hyperthermia
C. A. Perez and B. Emami

Areas of Need for Continued Phase II Testing in Human Patients
D. S. Kapp

Rationale for Use of Local Hyperthermia with Radiation Therapy and Selected Anticancer Drugs in Locally Advanced Human Malignancies
T. S. Herman, B. A. Teicher, and C. N. Coleman


IX. TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION

Training and Certification Issues in Hyperthermia
K. H. Luk