Analysis of thermal parameters obtained during Phase III trials of hyperthermia as an adjunct to radiotherapy in the treatment of breast carcinoma

International Journal of Hyperthermia

Volumn 13, Issue 4, 1997, Pages 343-364

  Hand, J W ^b   Machin, D ^a   Vernon, C C ^b   Whaley, J B ^c  

^a SINGAPORE GENERAL HOSPITAL   (Singapore)

^b HAMMERSMITH HOSPITAL   (United Kingdom)

^c MEDICAL RESEARCH COUNCIL   (United Kingdom)

Author keywords

Breast cancer; Clinical trials; Hyperthermia; Thermal dosimetry; Thermal parameters

Indexed keywords

ADULT; AGED; ARTICLE; BREAST CARCINOMA; CANCER RADIOTHERAPY; CLINICAL TRIAL; FEMALE; HUMAN; HYPERTHERMIC THERAPY; MAJOR CLINICAL STUDY; MULTIVARIATE ANALYSIS; PHASE 3 CLINICAL TRIAL; PROGNOSIS; TUMOR VOLUME;

EID: 0030858265     PISSN: 02656736     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.3109/02656739709046538     Document Type: Article

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