PRACTICAL ONCOLOGY JOURNAL ›› 2016, Vol. 30 ›› Issue (1): 71-74.doi: 10.11904/j.issn.1002-3070.2016.01.015

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Research advances in the treatment of non-melanoma skin cancer using photodynamic therapy

ZHANG Jiahui, BI Liangjia   

  1. Department of Stomatology,The Fourth Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University,Harbin 150001,China
  • Received:2015-12-16 Online:2016-02-28 Published:2016-02-25

Abstract:

Non-melanoma skin cancers(NMSC)are one of the most common malignancy in humans.Among NMSC types,basal cell carcinoma(BCC)has the highest incidence and squamous cell carcinoma(SCC)is less common although it can metastasize.Over 30 years ago,Photodynamic therapy(PDT)was applied for the study of human tumor,it showed the advantage of being a non-invasive option,and capable of field treatment,providing optimum cosmetic outcomes.Numerous clinical research studies have shown the efficacy of PDT for treating NMSC.The purpose of this systematic review is to summarize the previous Results,current evidence and the possibilities for PDT in patients with NMSC.

Key words: Photodynamic therapy, Non-melanoma skin cancer, Basal cell carcinoma, Squamous cell carcinoma

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