hyperbaric oxygen therapy for post radiation therapy??
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And...?
And...?
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Treatment?
Hi,
Have not heard of it for use after radiation, looks like some people have used it. Here a link:
https://www.uclahealth.org/hyperbaric/Workfiles/clinical_updates/hyperbaric/HyperRad-01-15-13.pdf
Dave 3+4
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hyperbaric oxygen therapy for prostate cancerClevelandguy said:Treatment?
Hi,
Have not heard of it for use after radiation, looks like some people have used it. Here a link:
https://www.uclahealth.org/hyperbaric/Workfiles/clinical_updates/hyperbaric/HyperRad-01-15-13.pdf
Dave 3+4
Thanks for the info.....gives me some hope as my post rad rx has been rocky at best...thanks again
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hyperbaric oxygen therapy for prostate cancerhewhositsoncushions said:And...?
And...?
my dr. is considering it for my radiation proctitis wondering if anyone has experience with it
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hyperbaric oxygen therapy for prostate cancerSV said:Wow! This looks promising
Wow! This looks promising especially if covered by Medicare. Has anyone tried this yet?
I have an appointment with my dr next week to discuss what is next......will let you know what he says
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hyperbaric oxygen therapy for prostate cancerOld Salt said:Worth trying
I read on another prostate cancer forum that one patient with serious radiation proctitis really benefitted from this therapy.
Worth trying IMHO.
thanks it sounds hopefull could not get any worse...radiation rx went well the affects of the radiation are devastating at this point
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hyperbaeric oxygenClevelandguy said:Treatment?
Hi,
Have not heard of it for use after radiation, looks like some people have used it. Here a link:
https://www.uclahealth.org/hyperbaric/Workfiles/clinical_updates/hyperbaric/HyperRad-01-15-13.pdf
Dave 3+4
thanks it sounds promising
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HBO
There have been some discussions on HBO here before. This is used to treat inner wounds or sores acquired from treatments for prostate cancer (RP and RT) that have not healed completely. However there are some reservations in treating radiation scars because it may help in the survival of the cancerous cells that received the blow but still managed to duplicate.
HBO induces the creation of newer blood vessels (angiogenesis) at the area of the wound to provide oxygen for the healing of the tissue. The bandit will also enjoy receiving the extra androgens carried by these newer blood vessels to its doors steps. This is the environment needed by the cancer to continue its path in proliferation. Surely this is not what HBO clinics like to listen and much controversy has been created among researchers and doctors. There are many papers in favor as many against because the bandit has not the same characteristics in all the patients, as some form solid tumors and others do not.
In making a final decision, one needs to consider if HBO is the best option for his case because not everyone has successfully benefited from the therapy. I recommend you to get second opinions on the matter from oncologists experienced in PCa treatment.
Here is a link favorable to HBO which I think being what you want to read;
https://www.uhms.org/images/MEDFAQs/October-21-2016/Feldmeier_HBO_and_Malignancy.pdf
Best
VGama
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