What is a key advantage of VTP over other cancer treatments?

Vascular Targeted Photodynamic (VTP) therapy holds a significant advantage due to its ability to selectively target cancerous cells while sparing normal tissues. This selective targeting is essential because it minimizes damage to healthy cells and reduces the side effects commonly associated with conventional cancer treatments like chemotherapy and radiation therapy. By directing the treatment specifically at malignant tissues, VTP enhances the efficacy of the therapeutic effects while preserving the surrounding healthy tissue, leading to improved patient outcomes and quality of life during and after treatment.

In the context of other options, VTP may not necessarily be less costly compared to other treatments, and while it is often a non-invasive procedure, that attribute is not as distinguishing as its targeted nature. Additionally, a longer recovery time is generally not a favorable characteristic, making the benefit of selective targeting even more critical in the landscape of cancer therapies.