Application of Hyperthermia in the Treatment of Cancer

Issels, Rolf D.; Wilmanns, Wolfgang

Physicians, biologists and physicists present their recent work in the field of hyperthermia with regard to both its application and its combination with radiation and chemotherapy. Current technical possibilities, clinical management and major aspects of its use for superficial and deep-seated tumors are pointed out. The main topics discussed are: changes of metabolism and microcirculation under heat conditions, the biological interaction of heat with X-rays and several chemotherapeutic agents, and the most recent clinical data from different institutions on the combined application in the treatment of cancer.

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Published by: Springer

Publication Date: 2012-12-08

Format: Paperback

ISBN-13: 9783642832628

DOI: 10.1007/978-3-642-83260-4

Dimensions: 242.0cm x170.0cm

Pages: 278.0