Several therapies can be effectively combined with PDT to improve treatment outcomes:
Chemotherapy: The use of chemical agents to kill cancer cells. Combining PDT with chemotherapy can enhance the cytotoxic effects and target cells that might be resistant to one form of treatment alone. Immunotherapy: This approach stimulates the body's immune system to attack cancer cells. PDT can induce an immune response, which can be further amplified by immunotherapy. Radiotherapy: The use of ionizing radiation to kill cancer cells. PDT can make cancer cells more sensitive to radiation, thereby increasing the effectiveness of radiotherapy. Targeted Therapy: These are drugs designed to target specific molecules involved in cancer growth. PDT can be combined with targeted therapy to attack cancer on multiple fronts.
