3D Conformal thermal therapy of the soft tissues for treatment of localized cancerusing MRI-controlled ultrasound therapy

MRI-guided ultrasound therapy is a powerful method of image-guided therapy for cancer treatment in
which ultrasound energy is used to coagulate (or cook) a target region of tumor. This kind of treatment
has been developed as an alternative to conventional therapies (radiation, surgery) which are associated
with high complication rates and long recovery times. Successful application of this technology for
treatment of localized cancer requires the ability to deliver the energy to a targeted region of the organ,
while avoiding thermal damage to surrounding structures. This requires accurate control over spatial
and temporal deposition of energy to regulate the temperature. The goal of this research project is to
develop advanced control strategies to enhance the treatment effectiveness of the ultrasound therapy
system.

Faculty Supervisor:

Raymond Kwong

Student:

Partner:

Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Health and Related Sciences & Technology

University:

University of Toronto

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