Photobiomodulation is used by dermatologists or physiotherapists for its pain-relieving properties. It is also proving to be extremely valuable in oncology.
The Gustave Roussy Institute in Paris has just equipped itself with a fourth machine. Red or invisible rays, which mimic sunlight, enter the cells to stimulate their activity. Sessions of about ten minutes repeated during cancer treatment can prevent, limit or treat the side effects of heavy therapies. For example, to accelerate healing when the skin is burned after radiation therapy.