Analysis Rectal + Radiotherapy + Chemotherapy

Authors: Zwirner K, Bonomo 2, Lamprecht U, Zips D, Gani C.
Publication: Int J Hyperthermia. 2018 Jun;34(4):455-460. doi: 10.1080/02656736.2017.1338364. Epub 2017 Jul 26.

PURPOSE:
To validate a nomogram for the prediction of treatment outcomes after preoperative radiochemotherapy and surgery for locally advanced rectal cancer with a cohort of patients treated with additional deep regional hyperthermia.

Analysis Cervical + Radiotherapy + Chemotherapy

Authors: Heijkoop ST, Franckena M, Thomeer MG, Boere IA, Van Montfort C, Van Doorn HC.
Publication: Int J Hyperthermia. 2012;28(6):554-61. doi: 10.3109/02656736.2012.674622. Epub 2012 Jun 12.

OBJECTIVE:
To evaluate the efficacy of neoadjuvant chemotherapy, followed by radiotherapy and concurrent hyperthermia (triple therapy) in patients with advanced-stage cervical cancer.

Analysis Phase III Rectal + Radiotherapy + Chemotherapy

Authors: Schroeder C, Gani C, Lamprecht U, von Weyhern CH, Weinmann M, Bamberg M, Berger B.
Publication: Int J Hyperthermia. 2012;28(8):707-14. doi: 10.3109/02656736.2012.722263. Epub 2012 Sep 24.

PURPOSE:
To evaluate the influence of regional hyperthermia on rates of complete pathological response (pCR) and sphincter-sparing surgery in the context of an up-to-date radiochemotherapy protocol for locally advanced rectal cancer.