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This volume summarizes the biological and pathophysiological aspects of heat interaction with radiotherapy and chemotherapy against a historical background. Presenting technical state-of- the-art discussions of the combination of radiotherapy and/or chemotherapy with hyperthermia, this text may appeal to theoretical researchers in biology, physiology, physics, engineering and to oncological practitioners and specialists in related areas.

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Author:   M.Heinrich Seegenschmiedt ,  L.W. Brady ,  J.C. Bolomey ,  Peter Fessenden
Publisher:   Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG
Imprint:   Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. K
Edition:   1995 ed.
Volume:   1
Weight:   1.443kg
ISBN:  

9783540572299

ISBN 10:   3540572295
Pages:   483
Publication Date:   27 September 1995
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

Historical Review.- 1 A Historical Perspective on Hyperthermia in Oncology.- Biological Principles.- 2 Molecular and Cellular Mechanisms of Hyperthermia.- 3 Thermotolerance.- 4 Interaction of Heat and Radiation In Vitro and In Vivo.- 5 Interaction of Heat and Drugs In Vitro and In Vivo.- 6 Thermal Dosimetry.- Pathophysiological Mechanisms.- 7 Microvasculature and Perfusion in Normal Tissues and Tumors.- 8 Metabolic Status and Reaction to Heat of Normal and Tumor Tissue.- 9 Manipulation of Physiological Parameters During Hyperthermia.- Physical Principles and Engineering.- 10 Electromagnetic Superficial Heating Technology.- 11 Electromagnetic Deep Heating Technology.- 12 Ultrasound Heating Technology.- 13 Interstitial Heating Technologies.- 14 Intracavitary Heating Technologies.- 15 Invasive Thermometry Techniques.- 16 Recent Trends in Noninvasive Thermal Control.- 17 Phantom Design: Applicability and Physical Properties.- 18 Principles of Power Deposition Models.- 19 Basics of Thermal Models.- 20 Principles of Treatment Planning.- 21 Technical and Clinical Quality Assurance.- List of Contributors.

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