Thermoradiotherapy for residual microscopic cancer: elective or post-excisional hyperthermia and radiation therapy in the management of local-regional recurrent breast cancer

Postmastectomy Electron-Beam-Rotation Irradiation in Locally Advanced Breast Cancer

“…Results from five randomized controlled trials proved the efficacy of thermoradiotherapy, and one can take the necessary steps from thermoradiotherapy in macroscopic chest wall recurrences, with improved complete remission rates and local tumor control probability in small tumors (≤ 3 cm), to improved local tumor control in microscopic residual disease after mastectomy [16,19,20].…”

Characterization of a Tranceiving Antenna Concept for Microwave Heating and Thermometry of Superficial Tumors

“…As quantified by API (3) in Figure 7, the microstrip spiral is directive along the boresight direction (1400-2400 MHz) since it was designed to maximize the noise sensing depth. On the contrary, we require the coplanar grounded ring antenna to be capable of generating a uniform, large area power deposition pattern.…”

“…Hyperthermia is currently being used as an adjunct to radiation therapy and chemotherapy of superficial malignancies [1][2][3]. However, use of hyperthermia is limited despite reported efficacy in both laboratory and clinical application.…”

Use of Combination Thermal Therapy & Radiation in Breast-Conserving Treatment of Extensive Intraductal Breast Cancer (Breast Cancer)

“…Toxicities associated with hyperthermia are well documented (12,13,37). One major concern addressed in the design of the system is that women that have undergone lumpectomy or surgical biopsy are left with a scar cavity within the breast.…”