Can Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) cause squamous cell cancer cells in the oral cavity or orapahrynx to run rampant? I met one survivor who believes HBOT caused her recurrence. When I was asked by another survivor if she should consider HBOT for radiation fibrosis, I figured I better ask an expert. This study suggests that supplying extra oxygen has no effect on squamous cell …
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Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy: Promotes Healing
I had a severe split lip after enduring a maximum dose of radiation for oral cancer. HBOT or Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy was recommended to heal the area and improve vascularity in my lower jaw for future dental complications which I was guaranteed to have. To my great relief, during treatments, my lip finally began to heal. Six years later, I …
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) promotes healing of wounds, improves vascularity and fights infection. This therapy has improved quality of life for patients who have undergone radiation to the head and neck to treat cancer. For these patients, HBOT is a recommended treatment in conjunction with any invasive dental procedure. The winter after I endured targeted radiation therapy for cancer on …