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Basal Cell Cancer
Researchers' work from University of Modena focuses on basal cell cancer
April 8th, 2008
In this recently published study, investigators in Modena, Italy conducted a study "To investigate the in vivo reactions and the mechanisms of cell death after photodynamic therapy (PDT) for cutaneous carcinomas. Photodynamic therapy is a new treatment modality for nonmelanoma skin cancers." "Its effects on target tissue have been well investigated in vitro, where apoptosis appears to be the main effector mechanism, but its effects remain undefined in vivo. Skin biopsy specimens were obtained sequentially after PDT for basal cell carcinoma and in situ squamous cell carcinoma (Bowen disease). Evidence from routine histologic evaluation was compared with a panel of...
Source: Cancer Weekly (2008-04-08)
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