Maya Thanou
Hyperthermia is an established adjuvant cancer treatment with numerous application modalities. Microwave hyperthermia involves application of electromagnetic energy, to achieve targeted local heating. Recent work has explored the use of a carefully designed microwave applicator for targeted hyperthermia induction, with initial characterisation using phantom model systems that replicate relevant tissue dielectric properties. Such systems may also benefit from the introduction of nanomaterials responding to microwaves, with the potential to aid the targeted heating of specific regions. Other benefits could include a reduced exposure time or applied power required to achieve the desired temperature. Developments in this area mark progression towards targeted efficacious cancer treatments.
