Photodynamic therapy

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  1. Herbert C. Wolfsen, M.D.

    Herbert C. Wolfsen, M.D.

    1. Gastroenterologist
    1. Jacksonville, FL
    Areas of focus:

    Photodynamic therapy, Barrett's esophagus, Esophageal cancer

Research

Mayo Clinic doctors are credited with early research into 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, 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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June 25, 2024
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  1. Kolarikova M, et al. Photodynamic therapy: Innovative approaches for antibacterial and anticancer treatments. Medicinal Research Reviews. 2023; doi:10.1002/med.21935.
  2. Photodynamic therapy for cancer. National Cancer Institute. https://www.cancer.gov/about-cancer/treatment/types/photodynamic-therapy. Accessed March 5, 2024.
  3. Jia J, et al. Revolutionizing cancer treatment: Nanotechnology-enabled photodynamic therapy and immunotherapy with advanced photosensitizers. Frontiers in Immunology. 2023; doi:10.3389/fimmu.2023.1219785.
  4. Domka W, et al. Photodynamic therapy for eye, ear, laryngeal area, and nasal and oral cavity diseases: A review. Cancers. 2024; doi:10.3390/cancers16030645.
  5. Wang X, et al. Photodynamic therapy: A new approach to the treatment of nontuberculous mycobacterial skin and soft tissue infections. Photodiagnosis and Photodynamic Therapy. 2023; doi:10.1016/j.pdpdt.2023.103645.
  6. Kuwatani M, et al. Promising highly targeted therapies for cholangiocarcinoma: A review and future perspectives. Cancers. 2023; doi:10.3390/cancers15143686.
  7. Songca SP. Combinations of photodynamic therapy with other minimally invasive therapeutic technologies against cancer and microbial infections. International Journal of Molecular Sciences. 2023; doi:10.3390/ijms241310875.

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