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Characterization of nonmelanoma skin cancer for light therapy using spatial frequency domain imaging

Year: 2015

Type: article

Abstract: The dosimetry of light-based therapies critically depends on both optical and vascular parameters. We utilized spatial frequency domain imaging to quantify optical and vascular parameters, as well as estimated light penetration depth from 17 nonmelanoma skin cancer patients. Our data indicates that there exist substantial spatial variations in these parameters. Characterization of these parameters may inform understanding and optimization of the clinical response of light-based therapies.

Source: Biomedical Optics Express

DOI: 10.1364/boe.6.001761

Authors: Daniel J. Rohrbach, Nathalie C. Zeitouni, Daniel Muffoletto, Rolf Saager, Bruce J. Tromberg, Ulas Sunar

Institutions: Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of Arizona Cancer Center, University at Buffalo, State University of New York, University of California, Irvine

Language: English

Topic: Optical Imaging and Spectroscopy Techniques

Subfield: Radiology, Nuclear Medicine and Imaging

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,913