Cancer

The role of therapy in Cancer

There is significant evidence that Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy can be used as an adjuntive treatment for helping to fight and recover from cancer. Some of the potential beneficial mechanisms in treatment would include: wound healing, reducing side effects, stimulating immune functions, and importantly increasing tumor oxygenation.

Cancer Rehabilitation therapy

Hypoxia (low oxygen levels) plays a huge role in tumors and cell survival. Later stage tumors are highly hypoxic, poorly oxygenated, this makes it difficult for radiation and chemotherapy to be effective. Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy can increase oxygen supply to tumors in order to increase the efficacy in complimentary treatments.

What is Cancer

Cancer is a condition where cells in the body begin to grow uncontrollably. Tumors are formed and can spread to other areas of the body. This uncontrolled cell growth disrupts bodily functions and can lead to serious and fatal disease.

How Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) Supports Cancer Rehabilitation

Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy has been shown to provide benefits both in helping to managing cancer symptoms and in ameliorating side effects from Chemotherapy and/or Radiation treatments.

Benefits of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy for Cancer Survivors

Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy offers several potential benefits for cancer survivors. Mechanisms of Action include: wound healing, reduced inflammation and improved tissue oxygenation. Hyperbaric’s can also support repair from Radiation and Chemotherapy damage, fatigue, pain and overall quality of life.

Additional Therapies for Cancer Rehabilitation

Additional therapies may be added to cancer rehabilitation to manage the pain and side effects. Some therapies to consider are acupuncture, lymphedema therapy and nutritional therapy. In order to manage mental health, practices like yoga and tai chi has been shown to be very beneficial.

Understanding the Recovery Timeline After Cancer

The timeline for recovery after cancer varies depending on the type of cancer and the treatment. Generally, there’s that 0 to 6 months of managing the pain and fatigue. In the early stages of recovery, 6 months to 2 years, there are improvements made physically and emotionally. In the stretch of 2 to 5 years, we see adjustments made for many survivors in order to manage chronic health conditions.

Enhancing Health and Function After Cancer

Chemotherapy and Radiation can leave substantial effects to the body. A goal, post-treatment, is to not only manage these long-lasting effects but to improve the quality of life. Follow-up care is essential, from diet to physical rehabilitation.

Customizing Your Cancer Rehabilitation Plan at O2 Health Lab

There are some Chemotherapy agents that are contraindicated to HBOT. Make sure you provide your full Health background, current and past treatments and current prescriptions upon intake.