Photodynamic Therapy

Photodynamic therapy (PDT) is a minimally invasive medical treatment that uses light-sensitive drugs and light energy to treat cancers and precancerous lesions. The drugs, known as photosensitizers, are injected into the body and absorbed by cancerous cells. When these cells are exposed to a specific wavelength of light, the photosensitizer reacts and produces oxygen molecules that kill the affected cells. PDT has been found to be particularly effective in the treatment of skin, bladder, lung and head and neck cancers. It is used to reduce tumor size, control the spread of cancer and alleviate pain associated with tumors. Additionally, it has been used to treat inflammatory diseases and can be used in combination with other therapies to provide a more comprehensive treatment regimen. PDT is an effective, safe, and minimally invasive treatment that can be used for both primary and secondary treatments for cancer.

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