Adaptive phased array thermotherapy for cancer / Alan J. Fenn.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Fenn, A. J. (Alan Jeffrey), 1953-

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Cancer--Thermotherapy.

Cancer.

Microwaves--Therapeutic use.

Microwaves.

Microwave antennas.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (240 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Boston : Artech House, c2009.

Language Note:

English

System Details:

data file

Summary:

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. Publisher abstract.

Contents:

Adaptive Phased Array Thermotherapy for Cancer; Contents; Preface; Chapter 1: Adaptive Phased Array Thermotherapy Technique; Chapter 2: Adaptive Phased Array Algorithms for Thermotherapy; Chapter 3: Electromagnetic Field Theory for Tissue Heating; Chapter 4: Thermal Modeling Theory for Tissue Heating; Chapter 5: Adaptive Array Simulations for the Torso; Chapter 6: Phantom Studies for Deep Tumors in the Torso; Chapter 7: Monopole Phased Array for Deep Cancer; Chapter 8: Adaptive Array for Breast Cancer: Preclinical Results; Chapter 9: Adaptive Array for Breast Cancer: Clinical Results

Chapter 10: Future Studies of Adaptive Phased Arrays for Cancer About the Author; Index

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Print version record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

1-59693-380-1

OCLC:

506073340