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Review
. 2006 May;22(3):247-53.
doi: 10.1080/02656730600765072.

Prospective thermal dosimetry: the key to hyperthermia's future

Ellen Jones  1 , Donald Thrall, Mark W Dewhirst, Zeljko Vujaskovic
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Prospective thermal dosimetry: the key to hyperthermia's future

Ellen Jones et al. Int J Hyperthermia. 2006 May.
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Abstract

Purpose: This review summarizes recent results from two randomized trials testing the complete response rate and local control benefits for the addition of hyperthermia to external beam radiation.

Methods: In both series, there was a statistically significant benefit to adjuvant hyperthermia.

Results: The establishment of a standardized nomenclature for clinical hyperthermia prescription will help to facilitate the broader usage of hyperthermia.

Conclusions: Carefully conducted phase III trials with rigorous quality assurance must employ prospective thermal dosimetry to validate the role of hyperthermia in multi-modality therapy.

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