Sonodynamic therapy (SDT)

Usesfor PDT

PDT can be used to treat abnormal cellsin parts of the body a light source can reach, such as the skin, eyes, mouth, oesophagus (gullet) and lungs.

Conditions sometimes treated with PDT include:

actinic keratoses dry scaly patches of skin caused by damage from years of sun exposure that could become cancerous if not treated
Bowen's disease a very early form of skin cancer
basal cell carcinoma a type of skin cancer
macular degeneration an eye condition that can lead to vision loss
Barrett's oesophagus changes in the cells in the lining of your lower oesophagus that could become cancerous if not treated
oesophageal cancer, mouth cancer and lung cancer PDT can cure some cancers if used in the early stages, or offer relief from symptoms in more advanced cases

PDT also shows promise in treating some other types of cancer, as well as warts, acneand extramammary Paget's disease (a pre-cancerous condition that affects skin in and around the groin).

Medically Reviewed by a doctor on 21 Dec 2018

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Introduction

Find out what photodynamic therapy (PDT) involves, when it's used and the risks you should be aware of.

PDT can be used to treat abnormal cellsin parts of the body a light source can reach, such as the skin, eyes, mouth, oesophagus (gullet) and lungs.Conditions sometimes treated with PDT include: actini

Whathappens during PDT

PDT is carried out in two stages.1) Preparation First, you'll need to come into the hospital or clinic to be given the light-sensitive medication. Depending on the area of the body being treated, the

AfterPDT

If your skin was treated, it'll be covered by a dressing that should remain in place for about a day. Your care team will tell you exactly how long.Try to avoid scratching or knocking the treated area

Risksand side effects of PDT

PDT is a very safe treatment,although the following side effects are common: a burning or stinging sensation while the light treatment is carried out this usually passes soon after the treatment finis

NGPDTand sonodynamic therapy

PDT as described above is an effective and licensed treatment for a number of conditions.It shouldn't be confused with the unproven, unlicensed versions sold by some private clinics in the UK and over

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