Synopsis
Photodynamic Therapy (PDT) is a modern, highly effective treatment for certain types of precancerous lesions as well as non-melanoma skin cancers (NMSCs). Although they are known medically as actinic keratoses, basal cell carcinomas and Bowen’s disease, doctors may refer to them as AKs and BCCs, or simply ‘lesions’.
Full description
Photodynamic Therapy (PDT) is a modern, highly effective treatment for certain types of precancerous lesions as well as non-melanoma skin cancers (NMSCs). Although they are known medically as actinic keratoses, basal cell carcinomas and Bowen’s disease, doctors may refer to them as AKs and BCCs, or simply ‘lesions’.
PDT is a very different way to treat these lesions compared to conventional approaches e.g. cryotherapy, chemotherapy, radiotherapy or surgery. It takes advantage of the chemical interaction between light and a light-activated substance, leading to a series of chemical reactions resulting in damage and death of tumour cells.
The treatment consists of applying a cream to the skin lesion and 3 hours later, shining a pure red light on it. The light and cream targets the lesion cells only leaving the healthy skin unharmed. Only where the two are combined will they treat the abnormal area of your skin.
This course was jointly designed by Galderma, Ambicare Health and Wigmore Medical. It is delivered by Dr Aamer Khan of the Harley Street Skin Clinic. Since graduating from The University of Birmingham in 1986, Dr Khan has had diverse medical training including Dermatology, Surgery and Psychiatry and Human Psychology. As a former General Practitioner now working in the private arena, Dr. Khan offers his patients a competitive advantage. To be ahead of the game he is continuously improving both his general knowledge and his physical skills and techniques, which is of benefit to his patients.
16.00 Registration & Introductions
16.15 Illustrated and detailed presentation on Photodynamic Therapy
17.45 Refreshments break
18.00 Practical aspects and Implementing the Service
19.30 Roundtable informal discussion – Questions & Answers
20.00 Closing Comments
Course fee
£450 (Each delegate gets an Ambulight PDT take-home kit)
Course dates
London – View venue on map
9thFebruary 2012 (2-6pm); 8th March 2012 (4-8pm); 5th April 2012 (4-8pm); 10th May 2012 (4-8pm)
Other info
Maximum class size: 6
Delegate qualifications: GMC/GDC/NMC Registration Number (Within EU). Please contact us if you are outside of the EU but have relevant professional qualifications.
