Photodynamic Therapy (PDT)

I undertake PDT for skin cancer and precancers such as Bowen’s disease and actinic keratoses both in my NHS practice and my private practice.

Photodynamic therapy is essentially the application of a cream to a skin lesion, then shining a light. The combination of the cream and the light interact to kill off the cancer or precancers

The cream is a photosensitiser and is selectively absorbed by the cancer cells. The light activates (photo, dynamic) the photosensitiser in the cancer cell and creates a reaction which kills off the cancer

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I have been involved with several studies concerning PDT and have presented at many meetings.

I believe PDT is an excellent treatment for certain precancers and cancers of the skin, located at certain sites.

Your Physician will make the appropriate judgement for which treatment is best suited to your pre-cancer or skin cancer