Adaptive Phased Array Thermotherapy for Cancer

by Alan J. Fenn

Overview

Adaptive microwave phased array antennas are well known for their ability to improve the performance of communications and radar systems. And now, adaptive phased array techniques are beginning to be successfully applied to RF and microwave thermotherapy treatment of cancerous tumors. This groundbreaking book details innovative phased array techniques currently being developed at the MIT Lincoln Laboratory for cancer treatment. Until now, this material has only been available in Lincoln Laboratory reports and peer-reviewed journals.

From electromagnetic field theory for tissue heating? to simulations of adaptive phased array thermotherapy for deep tumors of the torso? to coverage of arrays for tumors in the head, neck, breast, and chest wall, this timely resource offers you expert guidance in this emerging area. You also find an insightful look at future research topics for adaptive phased array thermotherapy.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781596933798
Publisher:	Artech House, Incorporated
Publication date:	12/01/2008
Pages:	220
Product dimensions:	6.10(w) x 9.20(h) x 0.70(d)

About the Author

Alan J. Fenn is a senior staff member at the ISR Systems Group at MIT Lincoln Laboratory. Dr. Fenn holds an M.Sc. and Ph.D. in electrical engineering from Ohio State University. He is also the author of Adaptive Antennas and Phased Arrays for Radar and Communications (Artech House 2008).

Table of Contents

Adaptive Phased Array Thermotherapy Approach for Cancer Treatment - Introduction. Background for Thermotherapy in the Treatment of Cancer. Clinical Rationale for New Cancer Treatments. Adaptive Phased Array Thermotherapy Concept. Summary.

Electromagnetic Field Theory for Tissue Heating - Introduction. Theory. Summary.

Adaptive Phased Array Algorithms for Thermotherapy Introduction. Theory. Summary.

Thermal Modeling of Tissue Heating - Introduction. Theory. Summary.

Computer Simulations of Adaptive Phased Array Thermotherapy for Deep Tumors of the Torso Introduction. Results. Summary.

Phantom Studies of Adaptive Phased Arrays for Deep Tumors of the Torso - Introduction. Methods and Materials. Preclinical Results. Summary.

Adaptive Phased Arrays for Tumors in the Head and Neck - Introduction. Methods and Materials. Preclinical Results. Summary.

Adaptive Phased Arrays for Recurrent Chest Wall Cancer Introduction. Methods and Materials. Preclinical Results. Summary.

Adaptive Phased Arrays for the Intact Breast Introduction. Methods and Materials. Preclinical Results. Clinical Results. Summary.

Future Research Topics for Adaptive Phased Array Thermotherapy - Introduction. Preclinical Research Topics. Clinical Research Topics. Summary.