Search for dissertations about: "Pegah Takook"

Found 2 swedish dissertations containing the words Pegah Takook.

2. 1. Optimizing microwave hyperthermia antenna systems

   Author : Pegah Takook; Chalmers tekniska högskola; []
   Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; head and neck tumors.; wideband antenna; microwave hyperthermia; time reversal;

   Abstract : This thesis presents design and optimization of a microwave hyperthermia antenna system for treatment of head and neck cancer as well as brain cancer. Hyperthermia has shown the ability to enhance the performance of radiotherapy and chemotherapy in many clinical trials. READ MORE

4. 2. Towards a microwave hyperthermia system for head and neck tumors

   Author : Pegah Takook; Chalmers tekniska högskola; []
   Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; head and neck tumors.; wideband antenna; time reversal; treat- ment planning; microwave hyperthermia;

   Abstract : Hyperthermia has shown the ability to enhance the performance of radiotherapyand chemotherapy in many clinical trials. The incidence of increased tissue toxicityas a result of high radiotherapy dose, made hyperthermia as a safe methodin combination with radiotherapy to enhance the treatment outcome. READ MORE