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.