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Review
. 1988 Feb;6(2):380-91.
doi: 10.1200/JCO.1988.6.2.380.

Photodynamic therapy

M J Manyak  1 , A Russo, P D Smith, E Glatstein
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Review

Photodynamic therapy

M J Manyak et al. J Clin Oncol. 1988 Feb.

Abstract

Photodynamic therapy (PDT) is an experimental cancer treatment modality that selectively destroys cancer cells by an interaction between absorbed light and a retained photosensitizing agent. This review discusses the basic components of photodynamic activity and examines the clinical applications of photodynamic therapy in cancer treatment. Treatment of superficial and early-stage malignancies is encouraging. Technologic advancement and further elucidation of the fundamental basis of photodynamic action should permit treatment of more advanced malignancies.

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