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Treatments & Supportive Care Cancer & Oncology

light-emitting diode therapy

Meaning of light-emitting diode therapy: Treatment with drugs that become active and may kill cancer cells when exposed to light.

Definition of light-emitting diode therapy

Treatment with drugs that become active and may kill cancer cells when exposed to light. Light-emitting diode therapy is type of photodynamic therapy which uses a special type of light to activate the drug. Also called LED therapy.

Written and maintained by James Murray Last updated July 21, 2026 Educational reference, not medical advice. Read the limitations.

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