Lasers hold promise in oncology for both curative and palliative purposes

Abstract

Several promising, growing cancer therapies are phototherapies, where lasers play central role. Examples of such phototherapies where Modulight has invested over many years are photoimmunotherapy (PIT) and photodynamic therapy (PDT). In these therapies, non-thermal lasers are used to activate photosensitive drug precisely in the tumor, causing very few side effects thanks to improved spatio-temporal control of treatment compared to mainstream systemic cancer treatments. However, the field is highly regulated and requires multi-disciplinary, collaborative environment for successful clinical implementation. Laser therapies offer clear set of advantages in both curative and palliative cancer treatments, and some examples will be shown in this presentation. The utilization of clinical laser therapies is growing and about to realize their vast potential in standard cancer care.