quote: According to a recent article published in the British Journal of Cancer, interstitial photodynamic therapy (IPDT) provides an effective treatment option for patients with recurrent head and neck cancer who are not considered eligible for further standard treatment approaches.
Photodynamic therapy involves the use a photosensitizing agent and light with a specific wavelength. Patients undergoing photodynamic therapy are typically treated with a photosensitizing agent prior to treatment, which collects in cells, particularly cancer cells. A physician then uses a probe to aim the light at the cancer cells. The reaction between the photosensitizing agent and the wavelength of light causes a reaction that kills cancer cells. This type of treatment often does not have full-body side effects, as the photosensitizing agent only becomes lethal to cells when combined with the light.
Disclaimer: Please see your own dentist/doctor for a proper diagnosis as my words should not, in any circumstances, be taken as dental/medical advice.
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