Pharmacologic Actions: News and Research on Radiation-Sensitizing Agents

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Light-activated dyes show promise in targeting cancer cells

Melanoma is one of the most aggressive skin cancers, with more than 300,000 new cases reported worldwide each year. In Europe, the number of diagnoses has been rising rapidly. However, early detection and advanced treatments ...

Implantable LED device uses light to treat deep-seated cancers

Certain types of light have proven to be an effective, minimally-invasive treatment for cancers located on or near the skin when combined with a light-activated drug. But deep-seated cancers, surrounded by tissue, blood and ...