Journal of Microwave Power and Electromagnetic Energy (JMPEE)

 

TITLE

Hyperthermia Production for Cancer Therapy:

Review of Fundamentals and Methods [PDF]

AUTHORS

D.A. Christensen and C.H. Durney

1981

16

2

89-106

YEAR

VOLUME

ISSUE

PAGES

 

Abstract

The commonly used electromagnetic and ultrasonic techniques for producing hyperthermia for cancer therapy are reviewed and compared. Advantages and disadvantages of various methods are explained in terms of fundamentals. Techniques for measuring tissue temperature during hyperthermia generation are also described.