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    Microwave thermotherapy safely treated malignant brain tumors in patients resistant to conventional therapies. This promising treatment showed significant objective and clinical responses, warranting further investigation.

    Area of Science:

    • Oncology
    • Biomedical Engineering
    • Neurosurgery

    Background:

    • Malignant brain tumors often resist conventional treatments.
    • Novel therapeutic approaches are crucial for improving patient outcomes.

    Observation:

    • A minimally invasive microwave thermotherapy technique was applied to 12 patients with advanced malignant brain tumors.
    • Hyperthermic temperatures (approx. 43°C) were induced using 2450 MHz microwaves delivered via coaxial applicators.
    • Treatments involved maintaining hyperthermia for 1 hour, repeated over several sessions.

    Findings:

    • The thermotherapy procedure was safe and repeatable without toxic effects.
    • Objective tumor responses (shrinkage, growth delay, necrosis) were observed in 75% of patients.
    • Clinical improvements (headache reduction, deficit improvement) were also seen in 75% of patients.

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  • Reduced microwave power suggests potential heat-induced damage to tumor vasculature.

    • Implications:

    • Microwave thermotherapy is a promising modality for malignant brain tumors, potentially as a standalone or combination therapy.
    • Further Phase I/II trials are indicated for less advanced disease stages.
    • This approach could offer a new treatment option for patients with limited therapeutic alternatives.