Patent ID: 6402689
Filing Date: 2002-06-11
Classification: A61B,A61N,G16H,Y10S

Abstract:
A method of monitoring and evaluating the status of a tumor undergoing treatment, comprising the steps of:(a) monitoring in vivo at least one physiological parameter associated with a tumor in a subject undergoing treatment with an in situ sensor unit; (b) transmitting data associated with the at least one monitored physiological parameter from the in situ positioned sensor unit to a receiver located external to the subject; (c) analyzing the transmitted data to determine a condition of the tumor; (d) repeating steps (a), (b), and (c) periodically at a plurality of sequential points in time; and (e) evaluating a tumor treatment strategy comprising at least one of: identifying a favorable or unfavorable tumor treatment time for administration of at least one of a radiation, drug, and chemical therapy; evaluating the efficacy of at least one of therapeutic radiation, drug, and chemical treatment on the tumor; determining the amount of radiation delivered in vivo to the tumor site; monitoring radiolabeled drug uptake at the tumor site; and analyzing the transmitted data to monitor the influence of at least one of a thermal, chemical, or radiation therapy on the tumor based on data transferred before, during and after the therapy.