Treatment is generally done on an outpatient basis. In order to provide you with quality medical care, it will be necessary for you to return for monthly follow-up visits for six months. It may eliminiate your cancer without affecting your immune system or general overall health. PDT has been shown to be very effective in the treatment of various lesions and has excellent cosmetic results as well. Patients who qualify for one of the clinical trials receive treatment free of charge.
Treatment is paid for by the drug manufacturers.
Every effort will be made to work with your insurance carrier to provide coverage for you if you do not qualify for one of our clinical studies. Your physician may refer you, but a referral may not be neccessary to receive treatment. You can call the PDT Center at the Buffalo General Hospital location of Kaleida Health at 859-4531. We hope this information has answered your questions. If you are interested in this study or desire more information, you or your physician may contact us directly.