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Photodynamic therapy for advanced bronchial carcinoma

 
Guidance issued
 
Number: IPG87

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 advanced bronchial carcinoma.

Description

This procedure is used to treat inoperable non-small cell lung cancer.

Photodynamic therapy of bronchial carcinoma is a minimally invasive treatment, involving intravenous injection of a photosensitising agent, followed a few days later by photoradiation to the affected area through a bronchoscope. This is intended to reduce the bulk of the tumour, thereby reducing symptoms caused by bronchial obstruction.

Alternative treatments include debulking with biopsy forceps, radiotherapy and laser resection.

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Details

Arrangement:
Normal
Topic area:
Cancer
Respiratory
Specialty:
Clinical oncology
Medical oncology
Palliative medicine
Respiratory medicine
Specialist advice has been sought from:

British Thoracic Society

Society of Cardiothoracic Surgeons of Great Britain and Ireland
Date notified to NICE:
01 April 2002
Guidance issue date:
25 August 2004

Contact details:

Project manager (for general enquiries or comments)
(for general enquiries or comments)
Ben Doak
Contact Address:

Interventional Procedures Programme
National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence
MidCity Place
71 High Holborn
London
WC1V 6NA

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