Photodynamic therapy in the treatment of glioma

Abstract

The review presents the data on the use of photodynamic therapy (PDT) for the treatment of patients with malignant brain tumors. One and two-year survival rate and an increase in overall median survival of PDT-treated patients compared with standard treatment indicate a promising prospects for PDT in neurooncology. Кey Words: glioblastoma, photodynamic therapy, photosensitizer, chlorin e6.