Biomedicines (Feb 2024)

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

DOI
https://doi.org/10.3390/biomedicines12020375
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 12, no. 2
p. 375

Abstract

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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.

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