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Immunotherapy
Photo-Immunotherapy (Light-Based Cancer Therapy)
Hikari Clinic, Tokyo — photosensitizer + light
Photo-Immunotherapy (Light-Based Cancer Therapy)
A light-sensitive drug is given intravenously and accumulates in cancer cells. Light of a …
How does it work?
A light-sensitive drug is given intravenously and accumulates in cancer cells. Light of a specific wavelength applied to the region triggers a photochemical reaction that selectively breaks down cancer cells, and the dying cells alert the immune system.
- Surgery-free, minimally invasive
- Applicable to 20+ cancer types
- Trains the immune system against the tumor
Who is it for?
- Localized tumors unsuitable for surgery
- More than 20 cancer types resistant to standard treatments
- Patients seeking minimally invasive options
PancreasLungColorectalStomachBreastProstateEsophagusMelanoma
Treatment course
The number of sessions is determined by extent; most patients return to daily life within a few days.
After treatment
Short-term protection advice is given due to light sensitivity; response is followed up with imaging.