Radiation and Chemotherapy Damage and Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy can benefit any patient who is healing from a condition triggered by inflammation in the body. The healing process can be improved using HBOT to deliver a higher rate of oxygen to damaged tissue. In fact, oxygen controls more than 8,000 genes and is one of the most natural forms of antibiotics.
• Stimulates new blood vessel growth and increase blood flow
• Elevates the body’s natural immune defenses to fight infection and bacteria
• Reduces swelling that may occur around damaged areas
• Speeds up healing by increasing tissue oxygen levels to areas in the body where they are reduced due to injury or illness
In recent years, radiation therapy has improved tremendously. It targets tumors more accurately and minimizes damage to the surrounding
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Healing the damaged tissue requires a safe and effective medical intervention.
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy is the only available modality to target and repair damaged tissue caused by radiation treatment.
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy is recognized by the FDA for a 14 approved medical conditions, all of which are generally covered by insurance. It is FDA-approved for latent or internal radiation injuries and has been successful with many patients experiencing symptoms following radiation treatment.
There are several types of latent radiation injury, which include:
• Radiation Cystitis or Prostitis (Bladder Cancer or Prostate Cancer): Some patients complain of urinary frequency, pain, burning or bleeding.
• Dental Problems or Jawbone Problems following Head and Neck Surgery for Cancer: Individuals experience open sores, multiple caries or fractures of the jaw, as well as other muscle or skin issues. They may also have trouble swallowing and/or difficulty moving their neck.
• Bowel Problems or Bleeding after Colon Cancer and Radiation: Diarrhea, urgency, incontinence, and rectal bleeding are common
A review of her medical records indicates that she did have her bladder biopsy which confirmed bladder cancer. She is starting radiation therapy today with Dr. Cook. Her radiation treatments will be 5 days a week for 5 weeks. She reports that her chronic HTN is stable with medication; her opiate induced constipation is stable. She states that her bowel regimen is on hold due to her having diarrhea. She continues to take Eloquis for DVT in left leg. She is followed by Dr. Rosen for oncologist.
They identify the best treatment plan to improve blood flow, increase the body's natural ability to heal wounds, and prevent amputations whenever possible.
High-energy rays (radiation therapy) to help shrink or kill the tumor. There are different types of radiation therapy,
Scientists have discovered and invented numerous mediums by which oxygen can be utilized to treat illnesses; such as hyperbaric chambers, hydrogen peroxide, ozone, and controlled hyperventilation-breathing techniques. Hyperbaric chambers use 100% oxygen at higher than normal pressures, usually 3 atm, to flood the body with oxygen. This method allows oxygen to permeate muscle tissue much quicker, due to the abundance of oxygen and the higher atmospheres of pressure pushing the O2 molecules into the body. Normally used as a means of wound sterilization, hydrogen peroxide saw popularity with scientists and doctors in the early to mid-20th century and is now once again garnering interest in the scientific world. This liquid has the chemical formula of H2O2, which can be broken down by the body to form oxygen radicals. H2O2
Next, administration of oxygen is essential for all patients presenting signs of hypoxia (Higginson, Jones, & Davies, 2010). There are two types of devices available; low flow devices such as the nasal cannula or a simple facial mask, and a non-rebreathing mask used as a high flow device. The low flow devices are used for the provision of oxygen in low concentration (two to four litres) whereas, a non-breathable mask can be used to provide 15 litres of oxygen to ensure 100% oxygen available to a patient. In Margaret's case, if the SPO2 level does not improve the concentration of oxygen can be improved to four litres. However, regular assessment and evaluation of care are crucial (Tait et al., 2016). Dougherty et al. (2015) describe that
Radiation therapy is the ionization of atoms in tissues resulting in formation of highly reactive radicals in a well-defined, restricted volume (1). In other words, ionizing radiations are used to eradicate tumors and at the same time preserve structure and function of normal tissue. A limitation is prevented from being a problem. If bone marrow or neuronal cells are destroyed or injured, they do not regenerate. However, with radiation therapy, these cells are often saved from injury or destruction, unless the tumor is infecting bone marrow or neuronal cells. Today, radiation therapy is the most popular type of cancer therapy in use. It is used to treat one-half to two-thirds of all cancers, which translates to more than ten percent of the population
Cancer, like other illnesses does not discriminate. It affects the rich and the poor and anyone who is susceptible to it. According to the American Cancer Society, millions of people are diagnosed each year. With these diagnostics, there are also many deaths. This is because some people do not respond to treatment or they come in too late. There have been some cases where there are no treatments or cures for the type of cancer as well. Cancer is like a plague and it has to be stopped and it takes the job of radiation therapists and many other oncology specialists to come together to defeat it.
Radiation therapy is the use special machines to convey high-energy rays that damage cancer cells and stop them from growing. The radiation can be directed to a specific area of the body or the whole body. Some side effects that come from the therapy are fatigue, hair loss, nausea, or red, dry, itchy skin.
Just wanted to let you know that Medicare finally approved dad's hyperbaric treatment. We begin the process tomorrow at 9:30am. Five days a week for the next eight weeks. Praying that all goes smoothly and dad is able to get through it without too much difficulty. If the end result is his wound healing then it will all be worth
Radiation therapy can be used anywhere in the body to treat any kind of cancer. Depending on what type of radiation therapy, it can have some side effects. The most common ones include fatigue, hair loss near the treated area, and skin darkening in the area exposed to a beam of radiation. ("Radiation Therapy for Cancer,” 1) There are also safety concerns that patients have when they are treated with radiation therapy. Many people that receive radiation therapy treatment, worry about exposing family and love ones to radiation, as well as the side effects. Radiation effects on the normal tissues are divided into acute and chronic effects (Schreiber). Acute effects occur during the course of therapy and during the post therapy period (approximately 2-3 weeks after the completion of a course of irradiation) (Schreiber).
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT): Systemic hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) involving breathing 100% oxygen while under 2.4 atmospheres of pressure induces both increases basal PO2 typically lower than 40 mmHg, to ≥100 mmHg, at least 3 times the basic value, and induces collagen production and fibroblast proliferation, which are associated with a 13% increase in wound healing vs. controls [175, 176], and for diabetic ulcers it induces a 4.6-fold decrease in the ulcer size in 70% of the patients at an average of 2.5 months [110] and doubling of the rate of ulcers healing, reducing the need for amputation, and increases the number of wounds that are found to be completely healed on long-term follow-up.[177-179] Thus, HBOT enhances the healing
improved nerve impulses, lymph and circulatory flow, resulting in improved self healing. It does not
The cells require these elements to perform their functions in the proper manner. On top of this, when an injury is present, it often requires an additional supply of these elements in order to heal properly. A series of myotherapy sessions keep the blood flow at optimal levels for healing.
The authors of this article used randomized studies that look into hyperbaric oxygen for use in acute myocardial infarction and angina. They started their research in 2004 and over the course of ten years they collected their data. The research results found that using hyperbaric oxygen helps decrease mortality and gives patients quicker pain relief. The authors
The role of inflammation in tissue healing is to help to promote healing and create an environment around the injured area that is optimal for the best healing time and for the best healing process to take place. In order to complete this the body must remain in a balanced homeostasis, this being a level at which the bodies temperature, blood pH and water balance are constant. Remaining at a balanced homeostasis will mean that the inflammatory response is able to work effectively as it has the right conditions in which to perform at its