Scottish Photodynamic Therapy Centre

The Centre has the primary objective of providing PDT for cancer and pre-malignant conditions. Our team research new treatments and diagnostic techniques

The Scottish PDT Centre, which became operational in January 2001, was officially opened by Princess Alexandra at Ninewells Hospital, Dundee on 15th September in the same year. For six years, this was entirely funded by the Barbara Stewart Cancer Trust, and still receives generous support from the Alf Stewart Trust.

The Centre has the primary objective of providing PDT for cancer and pre-malignant conditions affecting a range of organs, and promoting the use and development of photodiagnosis for early detection of cancer.

The Centre has carried out over 11, 000 treatments treating patients from all over Scotland and from elsewhere in the U. K. and abroad.

PDT of the skin is now highly advanced, largely because of the accessibility of the skin to drug application and irradiation.

The Centre has completed studies in PDT of bile duct and brain. We continue to investigate PD in the bladder and urinary tract. Diagnostic assisted surgical procedures in brain tumours are ongoing.

The Scottish PDT Centre welcomes referrals for diagnosis and treatment of patients who may be suitable for this technique.

The Centre also undertakes an active research programme with numerous publications in peer-reviewed journals. Advice is provided to government and other organisations on the role of PDT and PD in diagnosis and treatment of cancer.