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:

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

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

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

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

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

  3. Herbert C. Wolfsen, M.D.

    Herbert C. Wolfsen, M.D.

    1. Gastroenterologist
    1. Jacksonville, FL
    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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