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Photodynamic Therapy, Gliolan, and Vitamin D3 for the Treatment of Carcinoma In-situ, High-Grade Anal Dyplasia, or Microinvasive Anal Cancer

Trial Status: withdrawn

This phase I trial studies the side effects and best dose of the light used in photodynamic therapy and how well it works with Gliolan and vitamin D3 in the treatment of patients with carcinoma in-situ (tumors that may become cancer), high-grade anal dysplasia, or microinvasive anal cancer. Photodynamic therapy uses a drug, such as Gliolan, that becomes active when it is exposed to light. The activated drug may kill tumor cells. Vitamin D3 is a type of steroid hormone that may help enhance or restore the immune system after undergoing PDT. It is not yet known if photodynamic therapy, Gliolan, and vitamin D3 may work better in treating patients with carcinoma in-situ, high-grade anal dysplasia, or microinvasive anal cancer.