AUTHOR=Aebisher David , Rogóż Kacper , Myśliwiec Angelika , Dynarowicz Klaudia , Wiench Rafał , Cieślar Grzegorz , Kawczyk-Krupka Aleksandra , Bartusik-Aebisher Dorota 

TITLE=The use of photodynamic therapy in medical practice

JOURNAL=Frontiers in Oncology

VOLUME=14

YEAR=2024

URL=https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/oncology/articles/10.3389/fonc.2024.1373263

DOI=10.3389/fonc.2024.1373263

ISSN=2234-943X

ABSTRACT=<p>Cancer therapy, especially for tumors near sensitive areas, demands precise treatment. This review explores photodynamic therapy (PDT), a method leveraging photosensitizers (PS), specific wavelength light, and oxygen to target cancer effectively. Recent advancements affirm PDT’s efficacy, utilizing ROS generation to induce cancer cell death. With a history spanning over decades, PDT’s dynamic evolution has expanded its application across dermatology, oncology, and dentistry. This review aims to dissect PDT’s principles, from its inception to contemporary medical applications, highlighting its role in modern cancer treatment strategies.</p>