Talk:Photodynamic therapy

A rewrite
I have rewritten the intro and history sections. I'll continue to work on the other sections at before updating the wiki page Mattbimbo2011before updating the wiki page. Mattbimbo2011 (talk) 04:12, 5 August 2011 (UTC)

Needs to be revised - re need for oxygen
"When the photosensitizer and an oxygen molecule are in proximity, an energy transfer can take place that allows the photosensitizer to relax to its ground singlet state, and create an excited singlet state oxygen molecule" This is only true with some PDT drugs. Newer drugs are composed of dinuclear or trinuclear complexes containing a light absorbing unit, a bridging ligand, and a biologically active site that undergoes metal to metal charge transfer. So when targeted with photons of a certain wavelength the light absorbing unit loses an electron (photoelectric effect?) which travels across the ligand and reduces the metal at the biologically active site and causes the cleavage of DNA. This method of action is completely independant of molecular oxygen and does not produce singlet oxygen in the body. "...involving three key components: a photosensitizer, light, and tissue oxygen" "and tissue oxygen" should be removed.


 * Can anyone provide sources for that please ? Rod57 (talk) 15:29, 2 March 2011 (UTC)

New treatments in Darwin, Australia
Inventor Terry Wright is currently working on new light arrays for use in PDT. Please see his website at Cytoluminator.com.

The web site covers many aspects of photdynamic therapy for many types of cancer, as well as other alternatives most of which are used simultaneously.

Some of the most pertinent links are below, but if you are doing research you should be aware there are over 1,000 free research papers available through the search box on the site.

An introduction page to alternative cancer treatment with photodynamic therapy http://cancer.cytoluminator.com

This page discusses various alternative treatments for cancer, including photodynamic therapy http://cancer.cytoluminator.com/cancer-treatment-alternatives.html

Case history of leukemia alternative treatment with photodynamic therapy with fast remission http://cancer.cytoluminator.com/leukemia.html

History of treatment of advanced metastatic lung cancer in the bones with brain tumors, complete remission http://cancer.cytoluminator.com/lung-cancer.html

Colon cancer responds well to photodynamic therapy along with other adjuvant alternatives http://cancer.cytoluminator.com/colon-cancer.html

Advanced metastatic breast cancer resolution with photodynamic therapy as an alternative treatment http://cancer.cytoluminator.com/breast-cancer.html

Three day remission of prostate cancer, resolution of mets in the bone and lungs is possible with photodynamic therapy used with other adjuvant treatments http://cancer.cytoluminator.com/prostate-cancer.html

Pancreatic cancer is usually lethal in 6 months, but it can be treated successfully with our techniques http://cancer.cytoluminator.com/pancreatic-cancer.html

Detailed discussion of alternative cancer therapy with photodynamic therapy http://cancer.cytoluminator.com/cancer-therapy.html

Is it possible to "cure" cancer? We discuss this in detail here http://cancer.cytoluminator.com/cure-cancer.html

What if the theories about what cancer is and what starts it are all wrong? How could that effect treatment? http://cancer.cytoluminator.com/alternative-cancer-theory.html

Over 1000 research papers here supporting the method of treatment we use. http://cancer.cytoluminator.com/cancer-Photodynamic-Therapy-Research-Papers.html

This link discusses the science behind our breakthrough technology http://cancer.cytoluminator.com/science.html

It is even possible to treat autoimmune diseases like MS, Diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, scleroderma, etc http://cancer.cytoluminator.com/autoimmune.html

The most deadly bacteria on earth which do not respond to antibiotics are an easy kill for PDT. http://cancer.cytoluminator.com/bacteria.html

Viruses, from the lowly herpes simplex to HIV, respond to Photodynamic Therapy. We are setting up HIV experiments nos. http://cancer.cytoluminator.com/virus.html

General discussion with case histories of alternative cancer treatment with photodynamic therapy. http://cancer.cytoluminator.com/cancer.html

Can you make yourself immune to cancer? Yes, on this page we discuss how it is done with backup documentation from major researchers. http://cancer.cytoluminator.com/immunity.html

We are the only Photodynamic Therapy providers who use nano particles in treatment and it allows us to do things others can only dream about. http://cancer.cytoluminator.com/nanotech.html

What to expect when you come for to us for treatment. http://cancer.cytoluminator.com/treatment.html

Contact information to begin the assessment to see if we can help you. http://cancer.cytoluminator.com/contact.html

If you have trouble locating the site use the alternative links below.

An introduction page to alternative cancer treatment with photodynamic therapy http://www.cytoluminator.com

This page discusses various alternative treatments for cancer, including photodynamic therapy http://www.cytoluminator.com/cancer-treatment-alternatives.html

Case history of leukemia alternative treatment with photodynamic therapy with fast remission http://www.cytoluminator.com/leukemia.html

History of treatment of advanced metastatic lung cancer in the bones with brain tumors, complete remission http://www.cytoluminator.com/lung-cancer.html

Colon cancer responds well to photodynamic therapy along with other adjuvant alternatives http://www.cytoluminator.com/colon-cancer.html

Advanced metastatic breast cancer resolution with photodynamic therapy as an alternative treatment http://www.cytoluminator.com/breast-cancer.html

Three day remission of prostate cancer, resolution of mets in the bone and lungs is possible with photodynamic therapy used with other adjuvant treatments http://www.cytoluminator.com/prostate-cancer.html

Pancreatic cancer is usually lethal in 6 months, but it can be treated successfully with our techniques http://www.cytoluminator.com/pancreatic-cancer.html

Detailed discussion of alternative cancer therapy with photodynamic therapy http://www.cytoluminator.com/cancer-therapy.html

Is it possible to "cure" cancer? We discuss this in detail here http://www.cytoluminator.com/cure-cancer.html

What if the theories about what cancer is and what starts it are all wrong? How could that effect treatment? http://www.cytoluminator.com/alternative-cancer-theory.html

Over 1000 research papers here supporting the method of treatment we use. http://www.cytoluminator.com/cancer-Photodynamic-Therapy-Research-Papers.html

This link discusses the science behind our breakthrough technology http://www.cytoluminator.com/science.html

It is even possible to treat autoimmune diseases like MS, Diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, scleroderma, etc http://www.cytoluminator.com/autoimmune.html

The most deadly bacteria on earth which do not respond to antibiotics are an easy kill for PDT. http://www.cytoluminator.com/bacteria.html

TERRY WRIGHT has now been proven to be a fraud, and charges 45k. Convinces people through his "tough demeanor and talk over Skype acting like a smart scientist." When in fact he is the most evil man in the alternative field. Many patients of his have died(all of them), he is a master manipulator. Click on the following links that will show proof of this, please save yourself and loved ones from him: https://cancercompassalternateroute.com/resources/cytoluminator-scam/

Contact information to begin the assessment to see if we can help you. http://www.cytoluminator.com/contact.html — Preceding unsigned comment added by Cytoluminator (talk • contribs) 12:44, 9 April 2014 (UTC)


 * Why does the website say it is a Dr from the Philippines? Also, Wikipedia has a policy on WP:COI, provided your username, just to let you know! 134.148.68.165 (talk) 10:39, 16 October 2014 (UTC)

PDT as a method of hair removal
There is nothing in this topic about PDT as a hair removal technology. See []

PTD with PPIX mimics Erythropoietic Protoporphyria, not Porphyria cutanea tarda!
Source: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15570383?ordinalpos=1&itool=EntrezSystem2.PEntrez.Pubmed.Pubmed_ResultsPanel.Pubmed_RVDocSum

In EPP the last step of heme biosynthesis is affected (fixing of iron inside the protoporphyrin IX- ring) which causes PPIX accumulation and reactions to visible light similar seen in PDT. In PCT other heme precursers accumalate (Uroporphyrins, Heptacarboxylporphyrin and Isocoporphyrin), but not PPIX. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 195.176.146.92 (talk) 14:30, 31 March 2008 (UTC)

Text removed from article
I removed the following text from that article, because it looks like an article abstract that has been dropped into the article without any context. However, I can't find this text on the web: can someone integrate it into the article, if appropriate? -- The Anome (talk) 11:02, 11 May 2008 (UTC)


 * Post surgical removal of large tumors PDT can be useful in removing traces of malignant tissue.


 * Treatment Regimens


 * New protocols that involve refining the timing of photosensitizer delivery and light delivery to maximize photodynamic effect are being sought. Traditional 'acute regimens' are conducted with high doses of photosensitizer and light and may be fractionated to allow for tissue re-oxygenation. Recent studies have introduced the concept of continuous low dose PDT or metronomic PDT. It is proposed that metronomic PDT will preferentially kill cells via apoptosis rather than necrosis which is typically seen following acute regimens and may be important when treating inside the brain for instance. The technologies necessary for metronomic PDT in patients have yet to be made.

New Sections?
Perhaps some sections could be added describing the current range of photosensitizers and specific conditions for which PDT has been approved. I'll try to incorporate this and other general info the next chance I get. Afireinside13t (talk) 03:22, 30 June 2008 (UTC)

I have added a section on photosensitizers (forgot to sign the update). If it is too much a list, please tell me and I will modify it as needed. Afireinside13t (talk) 18:18, 10 July 2008 (UTC)

How about a section on two-photon excitation of photosensitisers for PDT? Azo bob (talk) 23:06, 26 April 2009 (UTC)

Hollow needles for deeper cancers
These are being used in the UK, maybe elsewhere, to get the laser light into "deeper cancers". It would be good to have some details of current capabilities and limitations. Rod57 (talk) 17:11, 10 September 2008 (UTC)


 * I've been working on this lately, so I've read a lot of papers on the topic. When I get a chance, I'll try to add in some information on it. Afireinside13t (talk) 16:58, 1 December 2008 (UTC)

Surgical Emphasis?
The huge photo and overall feel of the document give the general feeling that this technique is useful as a surgical one, "during surgery", but the little section on light needles strongly implies that actual surgery might be very nearly completely unnecessary, especially if used in conjunction with ultrasound imaging to visualize the areas inside and around the tumor.

Can the technique also be used with endoscopy instruments carrying an additional fiber optic cable for the purpose of adding the sensitizing wavelength? Seems an obvious enough application that it must have been tried by now, is it ineffective or does the article just lack text about such possibilities?Zaphraud (talk) 18:46, 8 January 2009 (UTC)

Head and neck cancer
Need to mention cancers other than just skin cancer, eg Amphinex is being trialled for advanced head and neck cancer in the UK. Rod57 (talk) 01:36, 6 April 2010 (UTC)

New agents not dependent on oxygen
New agents are being sought that do not depend on oxygen (since tumours can be low in oxygen) Activated Molecules Kill Tumor Cells Only Where Light Shines - probably need to mention here somehow. - Rod57 (talk) 13:41, 27 April 2016 (UTC)

Dipyrrinato complexes for PDT
A recently published review (https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/27/20/6967) describes the metal coordination effect on the photophysics of dipyrrinato complexes for photodynamic therapy. A new paragraph could be added on this page to include this set of molecules. 131.111.120.42 (talk) 09:29, 26 October 2022 (UTC)