Solutions to the Drawbacks of Photothermal and Photodynamic Cancer Therapy

Phototherapy such as photothermal therapy and photodynamic therapy in cancer treatment has been developed quickly over the past few years for its noninvasive nature and high efficiency. However, there are still many drawbacks in phototherapy that prevent it from clinical applications. Thus, scientists have designed different systems to overcome the issues associated with phototherapy, including enhancing the targeting ability of phototherapy, low-temperature photothermal therapy, replacing near-infrared light with other excitation sources, and so on. This article discusses the problems and shortcomings encountered in the development of phototherapy and highlights possible solutions to address them so that phototherapy may become a useful cancer treatment approach in clinical practice. This article aims to give a brief summary about current research advancements in phototherapy research and provides a quick guideline toward future developments in the field.

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Phototherapy, such as photothermal therapy and photodynamic therapy, has shown great potential in cancer treatment, but there are still many challenges that need to be addressed. Scientists are designing different systems to overcome the drawbacks associated with phototherapy, aiming to make it a more effective cancer treatment approach in clinical practice. This article discusses the problems and solutions in phototherapy research, providing insights for future advancements in the field.