Experiences with Superficial Hyperthermia in the Treatment of Patients with Head and Neck Cancers

In this paper is presented our longstanding experience with combination of teleradiotherapy and superficial hyperthermia in the treatment of patients with head and neck cancers, especially in cases with superficial tumors or lymph node metastases, in the Institute of Radiation Oncology in Prague. Mi...

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Main Authors: Oppl, L., Zapletal, R., Vrba, J., Kvech, J., Kubes, J., Pala, M.
Format: Conference Proceeding
Language:English
Subjects:
Cancer
curative intent
Hyperthermia
Lymph nodes
Medical treatment
Metastasis
Microwave devices
Microwave theory and techniques
Neck
Neoplasms
Oncology
palliative intent
Superficial hyperthermia
teleradiotherapy
tumor
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Summary:In this paper is presented our longstanding experience with combination of teleradiotherapy and superficial hyperthermia in the treatment of patients with head and neck cancers, especially in cases with superficial tumors or lymph node metastases, in the Institute of Radiation Oncology in Prague. Microwave thermotherapy - hyperthermia in combination with other treatment methods (mainly with teleradiotherapy) is currently very effective and important method for cancer treatment. Technical equipment for before-mentioned therapeutic method in this clinical working place is described as well. The treatment results were evaluated after 1-2 month after end of treatment series by various examination methods. They are part of this paper as well.
DOI:10.1109/COMITE.2008.4569912