Photodynamic Therapy Using Aminolevulinic Acid in Treating Patients With Skin Cancer

Summary

RATIONALE: Photodynamic therapy uses a drug that becomes active when it is exposed to a certain kind of light. When the drug is active, tumor cells are killed. This may be an effective treatment against skin cancer. PURPOSE: This phase II trial is studying the side effects of photodynamic therapy using aminolevulinic acid and to see how well it works in treating patients with skin cancer.

Timeline

Start

2008-02

Primary completion

2010-12

Completion

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Drugs

Indications