Mesothelioma Treatment by Photodynamic Therapy

Several experimental therapies are currently being conducted for treatment of mesothelioma cancer, one of the most promising is a technique called photodynamic therapy (PDT). 

Mesothelioma or asbestos cancer commonly called, is a cancer that is very aggressive and deadly, this disease affects the lining the chest (pleural mesothelioma) and the abdominal cavity (peritoneal mesothelioma), generally less responsive to traditional treatments such as chemotherapy and radiation. A number of other treatments, such as gene therapy, immunotherapy and alternative approaches may provide hope for cancer sufferers mesotheliomas. 

Photodynamic therapy is one type of masothelioma treatment is very promising future. This method combines three separate elements that is nontoxic, photosensitizing compound, oxygen and visible light. Photodynamic therapy target cells of mesothelioma cancer. Usually given during or after surgery to remove the remaining part of the tumor.

Unlike the case with chemotherapy and radiation, which tends to have a burning effect on the patient's body, photodynamic therapy provides a clear advantage that it does not kill healthy cells-non-cancerous cells. This means that the side effects of cancer treatment mesothelioma can be reduced and of course mesothelioma prognosis will be better.

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