Welcome to the world of Photodynamic Therapy (PDT)
I guess you are here because of the media coverage since the visit by His Royal Highness, the Prince of Wales, to London’s University College Hospital.
Also present at that meeting was the Department of Health’s Cancer Services Director, Prof Sir Mike Richards.
Perhaps the most important people were the patients and the PDT experts from London, Dundee, Truro and from around the world who were able to paint the true picture of where PDT is today – and where it could be if we had support to fund the vital PDT research trials.
Our mission is to help you to find the PDT treatments and trials, and the NHS teams ready and able to offer treatments. Where possible, we have named the clinician offering PDT. This is essential for a GP referral to reach the right person.
But this is only part of our mission. There are many PDT trials that require urgent funding. The Department of Health is keen to see new trials launched, as does Cancer Research UK. We totally share that vision.
To the right, you can read about the different conditions and cancers that PDT either can – or perhaps could – treat.
To the left, you can read – and download – the personal messages from our growing list of celebrity supporters. Just click on the picture to open or download the PDF.
We would be delighted if you would download any of these and send them to friends in your email address book. You can help us to tell millions of people about PDT – and help us to raise the funds we need for trials.
Below, you’ll be able to read the latest stories from the campaign.
And we have a selection of video clips that we hope you find interesting.
If you and your friends wish to donate towards the future of PDT, we have highlighted some of the vital PDT trials that could change the cancer futures of millions in years to come. The money will ONLY be used for the specific trial. There is a ‘General’ fund if you have no specific trial or research programme you would like to fund. There is a wealth of vital, background work that needs urgent funding. Every penny raised is treasured and vital.
Finally, if you want more information on PDT, the charity or would like to offer any help, please email us. We will try to get back to you in a day or two.
PDT is not the universal answer or solution to all cancers and other serious medical conditions. What it does have is tremendous potential, and with your help, that potential can be delivered to patients and change the future of millions of patients.
David Longman
Director
