System method and apparatus for accurately carrying out the in situ
heating of a targeted tissue. Small implants are employed with the
targeted tissue which exhibit an abrupt change of magnetic permeability
at an elected Curie temperature. The permeability state of the implant is
monitored utilizing a magnetometer. The implants may be formed as a
setpoint temperature determining component combined with a non-magnetic
heater component to enhance the tissue heating control of the system.
With the system, a very accurate quantum of heat energy can be supplied
to a neoplastic lesion or tissue carrying infectious disease so as to
maximize the induction of heat shock proteins. The system also may be
utilized in conjunction with non-magnetic arterially implanted stents for
the hyperthermia therapy treatment of restenosis and in conjunction with
the mending of boney tissue.