Photodynamic therapy

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  1. Lauren A. Dalvin, M.D.

    Lauren A. Dalvin, M.D.

    1. Ophthalmologist
    1. Rochester, MN
    Areas of focus:

    Radiation therapy, Chemotherapy, Proton therapy, Brachytherapy, Cryotherapy, Photodynamic therapy, Thermotherapy, Eye m...elanoma, Retinoblastoma, Childhood cancer, Uveal melanoma, Ocular surface tumor, Vitreoretinal lymphoma, Conjunctival melanoma

  2. Brittni A. Scruggs, M.D., Ph.D.

    Brittni A. Scruggs, M.D., Ph.D.

    1. Ophthalmologist
    1. Rochester, MN
    Areas of focus:

    Gene therapy, Genetic counseling, Photodynamic therapy, Visual electrophysiology, Optical coherence tomography, Anti-VE...GF injection therapy, Retinal exam, Retinal surgery, Retinal angiogram, Eye injection, Lens replacement surgery, Scleral buckling, Laser eye surgery, Vitrectomy, Macular degeneration, Diabetic retinopathy, Eye floaters, Stickler syndrome, Retinal detachment, Genetic eye disease, Retinal disease, Pediatric trauma, Retinal artery occlusion, Retinitis pigmentosa, Eye injury, Macular hole, Epiretinal membrane, Retinal vein occlusion, Retinal degeneration, Stargardt's disease, Vitreous detachment, Eye infection, Macular edema, Retinopathy of prematurity, Best vitelliform macular dystrophy, Vitreous hemorrhage, Inherited retinal disorders

  3. Herbert C. Wolfsen

    Herbert C. Wolfsen

    1. Gastroenterologist
    Areas of focus:

    Photodynamic therapy, Esophageal cancer, Barrett's esophagus

Research

Mayo Clinic doctors are credited with early research into this treatment that sparked greater interest in using photodynamic therapy to treat cancer. Currently, Mayo Clinic doctors and scientists are studying new ways of using photodynamic therapy to treat precancerous conditions and certain cancers, including bile duct (cholangiocarcinoma), pancreatic and esophageal cancers.

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See a list of publications about photodynamic therapy by Mayo Clinic doctors on PubMed, a service of the National Library of Medicine.

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Photodynamic therapy care at Mayo Clinic

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March 05, 2022
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  1. Kessel D. Photodynamic therapy: A brief history. Journal of Clinical Medicine. 2019; doi:10.3390/jcm8101581.
  2. Photodynamic therapy for cancer. National Cancer Institute. https://www.cancer.gov/about-cancer/treatment/types/surgery/photodynamic-fact-sheet. Accessed March 31, 2020.
  3. Getting photodynamic therapy. American Cancer Society. https://www.cancer.org/treatment/treatments-and-side-effects/treatment-types/radiation/photodynamic-therapy.html. Accessed March 31, 2020.
  4. Cillo U, et al. Surgery for cholangiocarcinoma. Liver International. 2019; doi:10.1111/liv.14089.
  5. Wang KK, et al. The use of photodynamic therapy in pancreatic cancer: Consensus statement from an expert panel. Gastroenterology. 2017; doi:10.1016/S0016-5085(17)31842-5.
  6. Dos Santos AF, et al. Photodynamic therapy in cancer treatment: An update review. Journal of Cancer Metastasis and Treatment. 2019; doi:10.20517/2394-4722.2018.83.
  7. Wolfsen HC (expert opinion). Mayo Clinic. April 1, 2020.

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