Design and Experiments of a Modified Double Folded Dipole for Superficial Hyperthermia

We demonstrate the design, simulation, and validation of a folded dipole for melanoma treatment using local hyperthermia. This design gives us control over the size and shape of the thermal footprint, and its compact and lightweight design makes it easy to fabricate and integrate into complex structures. Experimental results utilizing a phantom that mimics the dielectric characteristics of human skin show that the thermal footprint is of appropriate size and shape for hyperthermia-based melanoma therapies.