Methods of monitoring and evaluating the status of a tumor undergoing treatment
includes monitoring in vivo at least one physiological parameter associated with
a tumor in a subject undergoing treatment, transmitting data from an in situ located
sensor to a receiver external of the subject, analyzing the transmitted data, repeating
the monitoring and transmitting steps at sequential points in time and evaluating
a treatment strategy. The method provides dynamic tracking of the monitored parameters
over time. The method can also include identifying in a substantially real time
manner when conditions are favorable for treatment and when conditions are unfavorable
for treatment and can verify or quantify how much of a known drug dose or radiation
dose was actually received at the tumor. The method can include remote transmission
from a non-clinical site to allow oversight of the tumor's condition even during
non-active treatment periods (in between active treatments). The disclosure also
includes monitoring systems with in situ in vivo biocompatible sensors and telemetry
based operations and related computer program products.