What does PDT do?

Photodynamic Therapy is a treatment involving a light-sensitive drug and light that activates it. It kills cancer cells be depriving the target area of oxygen. Without oxygen, the cells in the target area (exposed to the light) simply die. But because there is no heat or structural damage to the area with PDT, new and healthy cells can grow to replace them. More information inside.

What does KILLING Cancer do?

We raise funds to allow NHS research centres in the UK to extend their work. One of these is the National Medical Laser Centre at University College Hospital in London, while we are working on fund raising that will be directed to other PDT research units.

We also publicise PDT treatments, and lobby the NHS and Department of Health for research funds.

Who supports KILLING Cancer?

Our Trustees include Sir Walter Bodmer, former Director General of the Imperial Cancer Research Fund (ICRF), and Professor Michael Crumpton, former Research Director at the ICRF. We have the backing of numerous MPs, including Dr Ian Gibson MP, chair of the All Party Parliamentary Cancer Group, and Normal Lamb MP, Shadow Health Secretary for the Liberal Democrats. We are also supported by Sir Robert Naylor, Chief Executive of University College London Hospitals.

Our supporters also include Phillip Schofield, Chris Tarrant and Sir David Frost OBE.

Corporate supporters include Land Securities plc and many more companies and Grant Giving Trusts.

KILLING Cancer is a Registered Charity. Number: 1109926