DR. DON ROBERT GOFFINET, M.D.
Radiology in Palo Alto, CA
License number
California G11302
Category
Radiology
Type
Radiation Oncology
License number
California G11302
Category
Radiology
Type
Therapeutic Radiology
Address
Address
875 Blake Wilbur Dr Stanford Cancer Ctr ROOM CC-G220A, Palo Alto, CA 94304
Phone
(650) 723-5714
(650) 725-8231 (Fax)
(650) 725-8231 (Fax)
Professional information
Don R Goffinet, Palo Alto CA
Specialties:
Therapeutic Radiology, Radiation Oncology, Medical Oncology, Plastic Surgery Within the Head and Neck
Work:
The Center For Advanced Medicine Clinical Cancer Center
875 Blake Wilbur Dr, Palo Alto, CA 94304 Stanford Hospital and Clinics
300 Pasteur Dr, Stanford, CA 94305
875 Blake Wilbur Dr, Palo Alto, CA 94304 Stanford Hospital and Clinics
300 Pasteur Dr, Stanford, CA 94305
Education:
Stanford University (1964)
Don Robert Goffinet, Palo Alto CA
Specialties:
Radiologist
Address:
875 Blake Wilbur Dr, Palo Alto, CA 94304
Education:
Stanford University, School of Medicine - Doctor of Medicine
Board certifications:
American Board of Radiology Certification in Therapeutic Radiology (Radiology)
Method Of Treating Tumors Using Selective Application Of Heat And Radiation
US Patent:
4763671, Aug 16, 1988
Filed:
Apr 25, 1986
Appl. No.:
6/858891
Inventors:
Don R. Goffinet - Stanford CA
Assignee:
Stanford University - Stanford CA
International Classification:
A61N 106
US Classification:
128786
Abstract:
A catheter for use in treating tumors is flexible and relatively small in diameter so that it can be inserted interstitially into the tumor mass. A conductor is provided along the length of the catheter and is electrically insulated except for a small length thereof which is adapted to be received within the tumor volume. By placing at least a pair of such catheters within the tumor mass and by connecting the conductors to a high frequency power source a heat producing current can be generated through the tumor tissue between the exposed portions of the catheter to damage the tumor cells. In addition, each catheter includes an axial passage permitting radioactive seeds or other tumor treating materials to be inserted within the tumor mass to cause further damage to and ultimately necrosis of the tumor without significantly affecting the adjacent healthy tissue of the body.