Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) for Cancer Support

Cancer and its treatments can leave patients with long-lasting challenges, including impaired wound healing, tissue damage from radiation, chronic pain, cognitive changes, fatigue, and reduced quality of life. Research suggests that HBOT may help improve recovery by supporting tissue repair, promoting angiogenesis in damaged tissues, and improving function in areas affected by radiation injury. Studies have shown benefits in patients experiencing radiation-induced damage to the bladder, bowel, jaw, breast, and other tissues following cancer treatment. HBOT has also been investigated as an adjunct to conventional cancer therapies because tumor hypoxia is associated with resistance to radiation and certain chemotherapy agents.

Research indicates that improving oxygen availability may enhance treatment responsiveness in some cancers while also helping normal tissues recover from treatment-related injury. Importantly, multiple reviews have concluded that HBOT does not appear to increase tumor growth or recurrence risk. For many cancer survivors, the greatest benefit of HBOT may be its ability to improve quality of life and support healing after treatment has been completed.