What are the side effects of photodynamic therapy?
The side effects of photodynamic therapy are relatively mild and may include a small amount of damage to healthy tissue. Also, a patient’s skin and eyes are sensitive to light for as long as six weeks or more after treatment is completed. Depending on the area that is treated, patients may experience other temporary side effects. As each person’s individual medical profile and diagnosis is different, so is his/her reaction to treatment. Side effects may be severe, mild, or absent. Be sure to discuss with your cancer care team any/all possible side effects of treatment before the treatment begins.
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