Current Photodynamic Therapy for Glioma Treatment: An Update
David Aebisher,
Agnieszka Przygórzewska,
Angelika Myśliwiec,
Klaudia Dynarowicz,
Magdalena Krupka-Olek,
Andrzej Bożek,
Aleksandra Kawczyk-Krupka,
Dorota Bartusik-Aebisher
Affiliations
David Aebisher
Department of Photomedicine and Physical Chemistry, Medical College of the Rzeszów University, 35-959 Rzeszów, Poland
Agnieszka Przygórzewska
English Division Science Club, Medical College of the Rzeszów University, 35-025 Rzeszów, Poland
Angelika Myśliwiec
Center for Innovative Research in Medical and Natural Sciences, Medical College of the Rzeszów University, 35-310 Rzeszów, Poland
Klaudia Dynarowicz
Center for Innovative Research in Medical and Natural Sciences, Medical College of the Rzeszów University, 35-310 Rzeszów, Poland
Magdalena Krupka-Olek
Clinical Department of Internal Medicine, Dermatology and Allergology, Medical University of Silesia in Katowice, M. Sklodowskiej-Curie 10, 41-800 Zabrze, Poland
Andrzej Bożek
Clinical Department of Internal Medicine, Dermatology and Allergology, Medical University of Silesia in Katowice, M. Sklodowskiej-Curie 10, 41-800 Zabrze, Poland
Aleksandra Kawczyk-Krupka
Department of Internal Medicine, Angiology and Physical Medicine, Center for Laser Diagnostics and Therapy, Medical University of Silesia in Katowice, Batorego 15 Street, 41-902 Bytom, Poland
Dorota Bartusik-Aebisher
Department of Biochemistry and General Chemistry, Medical College of the Rzeszów University, 35-025 Rzeszów, Poland
Research on the development of photodynamic therapy for the treatment of brain tumors has shown promise in the treatment of this highly aggressive form of brain cancer. Analysis of both in vivo studies and clinical studies shows that photodynamic therapy can provide significant benefits, such as an improved median rate of survival. The use of photodynamic therapy is characterized by relatively few side effects, which is a significant advantage compared to conventional treatment methods such as often-used brain tumor surgery, advanced radiotherapy, and classic chemotherapy. Continued research in this area could bring significant advances, influencing future standards of treatment for this difficult and deadly disease.
