Current status of photodynamic therapy for human cancer

Stuart L. Marcus M.D.

doi:10.1117/12.44070

1 June 1991 Current status of photodynamic therapy for human cancer

Stuart L. Marcus M.D.

Proceedings Volume 1426, Optical Methods for Tumor Treatment and Early Diagnosis: Mechanisms and Techniques; (1991) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.44070
Event: Optics, Electro-Optics, and Laser Applications in Science and Engineering, 1991, Los Angeles, CA, United States

Abstract

Although clinical trials in photodynamic therapy (PDT) have been ongoing for over a decade, attempts to apply for approval of the therapy from boards of health for general use began only in 1989. The steps which are being taken to approve PDT for the treatment of endobronchial lung cancer, superficial bladder cancer and esophageal cancer are described. Technological innovations which have been suggested as increasing the ease of use of PDT as a therapeutic modality are briefly discussed.

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Stuart L. Marcus M.D. "Current status of photodynamic therapy for human cancer", Proc. SPIE 1426, Optical Methods for Tumor Treatment and Early Diagnosis: Mechanisms and Techniques, (1 June 1991); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.44070

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