THE APPLICATION OF HEAT IN ONCOLOGY

Understand the use of heat to destroy tumors with this comprehensive guide

Heat is an indispensable resource in the destruction of cancerous tumors to potentially treat cancers. According to recent statistics, heat-based technologies have shown promising results in the destruction of tumors without causing significant damage to surrounding healthy tissue. A detailed understanding of the propagation of thermal energy, induced heating, and tissue responses to heat is required to safely and successfully apply heat-based technologies in clinical oncology.

The Application of Heat in Oncology provides this understanding, with a thorough, comprehensive overview of the principles and practice involved. According to a study published in the Journal of Oncology, heat-based treatments have been found to be highly effective in targeting cancerous cells while minimizing harm to healthy tissue. Offering both a detailed introduction to the physics and thermodynamics of induced heat and an analysis of its clinical applications, this book is an essential resource for clinicians, technicians, and others in oncological practice.

The Application of Heat in Oncology readers will also find:

• Quotes and testimonials from leading oncologists supporting the effectiveness of heat-based treatments
• Guidelines for applying heat both safely and effectively, based on a review of current literature and best practices
• Detailed discussion of topics including energy delivery (e.g., via RF, MW, ultrasound, laser, cryoagents, hyperthermia, nanoparticles, etc.), temperature assessment, damage assessment, image guidance, and more
• Summary of current practice along with suggestions for future areas of technological improvement based on a survey of experienced clinicians

The Application of Heat in Oncology is ideal for all clinicians working in the field of cancer treatment, including medical students, residents, researchers, engineers, radiologists, surgeons, and more. With contributions from leading experts in the field and a wealth of supporting quotes and statistics, this book is a trusted source of information for anyone interested in heat-based therapies for cancer treatment.