Photodynamic Therapy in Treating Patients With Early Esophageal Cancer

Summary

RATIONALE: Photodynamic therapy uses light and drugs that make cancer cells more sensitive to light to kill tumor cells. This may be an effective treatment for esophageal cancer. PURPOSE: Phase II trial to study the effectiveness of photodynamic therapy in treating patients with Barrett's esophagus who have in situ esophageal cancer.

Timeline

Start

1995-10

Primary completion

2006-08

Completion

2007-09

Drugs

Indications