Photodynamic Therapy in Treating Patients With Cancer of the Bile Duct, Gallbladder, or Pancreas
Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2002-02-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
RATIONALE: Photodynamic therapy uses light and drugs that make cancer cells more sensitive to
light to kill tumor cells. This may be effective treatment for cancer of the bile duct,
gallbladder, or pancreas.
PURPOSE: Phase II trial to determine the effectiveness of photodynamic therapy in treating
patients who have cancer of the bile duct, gallbladder, or pancreas.