Photodynamic therapy for localised inoperable endobronchial cancer
Guidance issued
Number: IPG137
Summary:
The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) has issued full guidance to the NHS in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland on photodynamic therapy for localised inoperable endobronchial cancer.
Description:
Photodynamic therapy is a minimally invasive treatment, involving injection of a photosensitising agent, followed a few days later by photo-radiation to the affected area through a bronchoscope. This is intended to reduce the bulk of the tumour, thus reducing symptoms caused by bronchial obstruction. PDT is performed endobronchially, with debridement of necrotic tumour within a few days of each treatment.
Arrangement:
Other (see guidance)
Topic Area:
Cancer
Respiratory
Specialty:
Clinical oncology
Medical oncology
Palliative medicine
Specialist advice has been sought from:
Date notified to NICE:
01 April 2002
Provisional consultation date:
June 2005
IP Pub Date:
23 November 2005
Contact
Details:
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