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Abstract

In earlier time, we proposed a flat LHM-based hyperthermia scheme for conformal hyperthermia of a large superficial tumor. It is demonstrated that in this scheme by de-ploying multiple microwave sources in a specific array to shape the heating zone and properly setting the source-to-lens distance or phases of sources to adjust the inclination of heating zone, a heating zone better fit to large superficial tumor can be generated. In this paper, we propose a new hyperthermia scheme based on a cylindrical LHM lens which would be more maneuverable for tumors located in tissues with curved surface. It is shown that the same way adopted in the flat LHM-based scheme can be used in this new scheme to acquire desired heating zone for better fitting to tumor region. And larger critical source intervals defined in this new applicator greatly relax the restriction to the size of practical antennas applied in this scheme.

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Dr. Yonghui Tao

Prof. Gang Wang