Automated temperature scanning for hyperthermia therapy

Hyperthermia is a recently legitimized method for the treatment of cancer. Hyperthermia treatments consist of raising tumor temperatures above 42°C. These temperatures are usually induced with electromagnetic or ultrasonic applicators. Hyperthermia has been found especially effective in conjunction with conventional radiotherapy. In comparison with other more established therapies, hyperthermia is in an early state of technological development.

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