Use of Combination Thermal Therapy & Radiation in Breast-Conserving Treatment of Extensive Intraductal Breast Cancer (Breast Cancer)
Abstract
This is the final report for a research project supporting the development of a technique for breast cancer treatment using ultrasound hyperthermia as an adjuvant to standard treatment using radiation. A breast treatment applicator and associated instrumentation has been completed and tested. The applicator consists of 384 ultrasound transducers in a cylindrical geometry, specifically designed for hyperthermia of the intact breast. The results of the acceptance testing are presented in this progress report. The breast treatment system allows hyperthermia of a quadrant of the breast, half the breast or the whole breast. The device was originally designed for the treatment of early stage breast cancer (Ductal Carcinoma in Situ, DCIS and Extensive Intraductal Carcinoma, ElS). A protocol for a device evaluation study on patients with this disease was developed. However, the treatment options of this disease have changed in the course of the technical developments and today, the standard treatment for women with extensive DCIS is mastectomy. Therefore, as written the protocol has not been able to accrue any patients. A new protocol is being prepared for future us of the breast therapy system. New funding will be sought for this new protocol.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 01, 1999
- Accession Number
- ADA382939
Entities
People
- Goran Svensson
Organizations
- Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center