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Thermoradiotherapy and Thermochemotherapy

Biology, Physiology, Physics

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  • © 1995

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Editors:
  1. M. Heinrich Seegenschmiedt

    1. Strahlentherapeutische Klinik, Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg, Erlangen, Germany

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  2. Peter Fessenden

    1. Radiation Oncology Physics Division, Stanford University Medical Center, Stanford, USA

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  3. Clare C. Vernon

    1. Department of Clinical Oncology, Hammersmith Hospital, London, UK

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Part of the book series: Medical Radiology (MEDRAD)

Part of the book sub series: Radiation Oncology (Med Radiol Radiat Oncol)

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Table of contents (21 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages I-XII
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  2. Historical Review

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 1-1
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    2. A Historical Perspective on Hyperthermia in Oncology

      • M. H. Seegenschmiedt, C. C. Vernon
      Pages 3-44

  3. Biological Principles

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 45-45
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    2. Molecular and Cellular Mechanisms of Hyperthermia

      • C. Streffer
      Pages 47-74

    3. Thermotolerance

      • P. Burgman, A. Nussenzweig, G. C. Li
      Pages 75-87

    4. Interaction of Heat and Radiation In Vitro and In Vivo

      • A. W. T. Konings
      Pages 89-102

    5. Interaction of Heat and Drugs In Vitro and In Vivo

      • O. Dahl
      Pages 103-121

    6. Thermal Dosimetry

      • M. W. Dewhirst
      Pages 123-136

  4. Pathophysiological Mechanisms

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 137-137
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    2. Microvasculature and Perfusion in Normal Tissues and Tumors

      • C. W. Song, I. B. Choi, B. S. Nah, S. K. Sahu, J. L. Osborn
      Pages 139-156

    3. Metabolic Status and Reaction to Heat of Normal and Tumor Tissue

      • P. W. Vaupel, D. K. Kelleher
      Pages 157-176

    4. Manipulation of Physiological Parameters During Hyperthermia

      • D. M. Prescott
      Pages 177-189

  5. Physical Principles and Engineering

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 191-191
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    2. Electromagnetic Superficial Heating Technology

      • E. R. Lee
      Pages 193-217

    3. Electromagnetic Deep Heating Technology

      • P. Wust, M. Seebass, J. Nadobny, R. Felix
      Pages 219-251

    4. Ultrasound Heating Technology

      • K. Hynynen
      Pages 253-277

    5. Interstitial Heating Technologies

      • P. R. Stauffer, C. J. Diederich, M. H. Seegenschmiedt
      Pages 279-320

    6. Intracavitary Heating Technologies

      • D. I. Roos, M. H. Seegenschmiedt, B. Sorbe
      Pages 321-329

    7. Invasive Thermometry Techniques

      • F. M. Waterman
      Pages 331-360
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About this book

Hyperthermia has been found to be of great benefit in combination with radiation therapy or chemotherapy in the management of patients with difficult and com­ plicated tumor problems. It has been demonstrated to increase the efficacy, of ionising radiation when used locally but also has been of help in combination with systemic chemotherapy where hyperthermia is carried out to the total body. Problems remain with regard to maximizing the effects of hyperthermia as in­ fluenced by blood flow, heat loss, etc. The present volume defines the current knowledge relative to hyperthermia with radiation therapy and/or chemotherapy, giving a comprehensive overview of its use in cancer management. Philadelphia/Hamburg, June 1995 L.W. BRADY H.-P. HEILMANN Preface In an attempt to overcome tumor resistance, hypoxia, or unfavorable tumor condi­ tions, oncological research has come to focus on gene therapy, immunotherapy, new cytotoxic agents, and increasingly sophisticated radiotherapy. Radiation research has been directed towards heavy particle therapy and modification of the radiation response by either protecting or sensitizing agents. Improved dose localization using rotational or conformal strategies has also been implemented. Recently, changes in radiation fractionation schedules have shown promise of better results. Hyperthermia in cancer therapy can be viewed similarly as another means to increase the sensitivity of tumors to radio- and chemotherapy.

Editors and Affiliations

  • Strahlentherapeutische Klinik, Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg, Erlangen, Germany

    M. Heinrich Seegenschmiedt

  • Radiation Oncology Physics Division, Stanford University Medical Center, Stanford, USA

    Peter Fessenden

  • Department of Clinical Oncology, Hammersmith Hospital, London, UK

    Clare C. Vernon

Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: Thermoradiotherapy and Thermochemotherapy

  • Book Subtitle: Biology, Physiology, Physics

  • Editors: M. Heinrich Seegenschmiedt, Peter Fessenden, Clare C. Vernon

  • Series Title: Medical Radiology

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-57858-8

  • Publisher: Springer Berlin, Heidelberg

  • eBook Packages: Springer Book Archive

  • Copyright Information: Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg 1995

  • Hardcover ISBN: 978-3-540-57229-9Published: 27 September 1995

  • Softcover ISBN: 978-3-642-63382-9Published: 09 October 2012

  • eBook ISBN: 978-3-642-57858-8Published: 06 December 2012

  • Series ISSN: 0942-5373

  • Series E-ISSN: 2197-4187

  • Edition Number: 1

  • Number of Pages: XII, 483

  • Topics: Radiotherapy, Oncology

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