Phase I/II study of verteporfin photodynamic therapy in locally advanced pancreatic cancer

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Authors

MT Huggett

Michael Jermyn · Dartmouth College

A. Gillams · University College Hospital

Rowland Illing · University College London

Sandy Mosse · University College London

Marco Novelli · University College Hospital

Elizabeth C. Kent · University College Hospital

Abstract

Verteporfin PDT-induced tumour necrosis in locally advanced pancreatic cancer is feasible and safe. It can be delivered with a much shorter drug light interval and with less photosensitivity than with older compounds.

Topics & Keywords

Photodynamic Therapy Research Studies Pancreatic and Hepatic Oncology Research Hepatocellular Carcinoma Treatment and Prognosis

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: British Journal of Cancer

Volume 110, Issue 7, pp. 1698-1704

DOI: 10.1038/bjc.2014.95

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