Basal Cell Cancer
Reports from J. Kotimaki and colleagues advance knowledge in basal cell cancer
Published in Cancer Weekly, September 15th, 2009
According to recent research published in the Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology, "Photodynamic therapy (PDT; i.e. selective destroying of malignant cells by exposing them to red light after photosensitization) has been increasingly used for non-melanoma skin cancers. Due to excellent cosmetic and functional results, especially in difficult-to-treat areas, it may offer a comprehensive alternative to previous treatment modalities."
"A series of six patient cases was used to evaluate the efficacy of PDT in the treatment of lower eyelid basal cell carcinoma (BCC). Histological confirmation of BCC, a detailed demonstration of the technique...
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Source: Cancer Weekly (2009-09-15)
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