Radiation therapy plays a vital role in cancer treatment – but for some, the effects don’t stop when treatment ends. Long after the cancer has been treated, patients can be left managing difficult side effects: pain, swelling, poor healing, or tissue damage that’s not improving.
These are known as radiation injuries, and they’re more common than many people realise. The symptoms can appear months or even years after treatment, affecting the tissues around the original tumour or radiation target.
If the symptoms of a radiation injury sound familiar, you may benefit from hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT ). It’s a safe, painless treatment that helps your body repair tissue that’s been damaged by radiation.
HBOT involves breathing almost pure oxygen in a special pressurised chamber. This increases oxygen delivery to areas with poor blood supply – including those where radiation has caused damage. HBOT can reduce inflammation or swelling, boost healing, relieve pain, and even help to reduce your risk of more serious complications including infections.
HBOT is already used in hospitals around the world to treat a variety of conditions, and clinics like OxyGeneration make this specialist care more accessible.
The OxyGeneration team delivers personalised care in a safe, calm setting. They accept referrals and work with Irish Life Health. This makes HBOT more accessible, allowing you to support your body’s healing processes and focus on your recovery.
If you’re living with the long-term effects of radiation therapy, you don’t have to manage alone. Call OxyGeneration today on 091 394 444 to find out how HBOT could help you. To learn more or book a consultation, go to OxyGeneration.com
