The results of research in America shows, such as drugs to the tumor may be appropriate, but only activated when it was hit by a special light waves.
"This means that treatment can be more on target and no tissue damage," reports the BBC's health, James Gallagher.
In research with scientists from the National Cancer Institute, Maryland, antibodies, proteins attack on the surface of cancer cells.
Then combine chemicals IR700 to the antibody. IR700 is active when exposed to near-infrared light.
These light waves into the skin as deep as several inches of penetration.Research in mice
To test the combination of antibodies and chemicals, the researchers tumors, squamous carinoma implanted on the backs of rats.
American Research
The rats were then given medication and placed near infrared light.
"... Drastically reduced tumor volume compared to mice not given much of the drug and higher chances of survival," the research.
"Murder is selectively reduce the risk of damage to healthy cells."
The scientists say the combination is a "therapeutic and diagnostic agents for the treatment of cancer is much more promising."
Dr. Laura McCallum of the Cancer Research UK said the research is promising.
"The use of antibodies or photodynamic therapy to target the cancer cells have demonstrated the efficacy in treating some cancers detected, a combination of both is certainly a delightful plan," he said.
But he warned the study was conducted in mice, it is still too early to know whether the method is transferable to humans.
"This means that treatment can be more on target and no tissue damage," reports the BBC's health, James Gallagher.
In research with scientists from the National Cancer Institute, Maryland, antibodies, proteins attack on the surface of cancer cells.
Then combine chemicals IR700 to the antibody. IR700 is active when exposed to near-infrared light.
These light waves into the skin as deep as several inches of penetration.Research in mice
To test the combination of antibodies and chemicals, the researchers tumors, squamous carinoma implanted on the backs of rats.
American Research
The rats were then given medication and placed near infrared light.
"... Drastically reduced tumor volume compared to mice not given much of the drug and higher chances of survival," the research.
"Murder is selectively reduce the risk of damage to healthy cells."
The scientists say the combination is a "therapeutic and diagnostic agents for the treatment of cancer is much more promising."
Dr. Laura McCallum of the Cancer Research UK said the research is promising.
"The use of antibodies or photodynamic therapy to target the cancer cells have demonstrated the efficacy in treating some cancers detected, a combination of both is certainly a delightful plan," he said.
But he warned the study was conducted in mice, it is still too early to know whether the method is transferable to humans.
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