Oncology-Related Recovery & Tissue Support

Adjunctive Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy for Healing & Physiological Recovery

Cancer care places significant physiological demands on the body. Surgery, radiation, and systemic therapies can affect tissue integrity, circulation, energy levels, and the body’s ability to heal — sometimes long after care has been completed.

At OxygenWell, we offer adjunctive Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) as supportive care for individuals navigating recovery related to cancer care, when clinically appropriate. This service is designed to support healing and tissue recovery and does not treat cancer itself.

Supportive Care During & After Cancer Care

Cancer care may impact healthy tissues alongside its intended effects. Common recovery challenges may include:

Delayed wound healing after surgery
Radiation-related tissue injury
Chronic inflammation

Fatigue
Pain, stiffness, or reduced mobility
Reduced tissue oxygenation
Increased susceptibility to infection

Supportive care focuses on helping the body recover from these physiological stressors while patients remain under the guidance of their oncology team.

Why Oxygen Matters in Recovery

Healthy tissue repair depends on adequate oxygen delivery. Cancer care — particularly radiation — can damage small blood vessels, reduce circulation, and limit oxygen availability to affected tissues. This may result in:

Chronic tissue hypoxia
Impaired angiogenesis (new blood vessel formation)
Reduced regenerative capacity
Persistent inflammation
Delayed soft tissue or bone healing

Supporting tissue oxygenation is a key component of recovery physiology.

How Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy May Support Recovery

Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy involves breathing 100% oxygen under increased atmospheric pressure, increasing the amount of oxygen dissolved in the blood plasma and delivered to tissues. As adjunctive support for oncology-related recovery, HBOT may help by:

Enhancing oxygen delivery to healing tissues

Supporting angiogenesis and microvascular repair

SupportReducing inflammation and edemaing neurovascular circulation

Supporting wound healing and tissue regeneration

Improving tissue tolerance following radiation exposure

HBOT is used as supportive care, alongside ongoing medical oversight, and does not replace oncology care.

Radiation-Related Tissue Injury

Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy is FDA-approved and UHMS-recognized for certain delayed radiation injuries, including:

Radiation cystitis
Radiation proctitis
Radiation soft tissue necrosis
Osteoradionecrosis

Patients with these diagnoses may qualify for insurance-covered care under our Conditions section. This page is intended to address non-diagnostic, supportive recovery care related to cancer care.

Adjunctive Care at OxygenWell

Avoiding interference with active cancer care

Respecting and coordinating with oncology care

Supporting tissue healing and recovery physiology

Using evidence-informed hyperbaric principles

Care plans are individualized based on patient history, goals, and tolerance.

What to Expect at OxygenWell

Patients receiving adjunctive hyperbaric support may expect:

Medical-grade hyperbaric chambers

Clinically supervised sessions

Individualized care planning

A calm, low-stimulation environment

Session frequency and duration vary depending on individual needs and clinical considerations.

Who May Be a Candidate

Adjunctive hyperbaric support may be considered for individuals who:

Are recovering from cancer surgery
Have completed radiation care
Are experiencing tissue-related recovery challenges
Are medically stable and under appropriate care

A medical review is required prior to initiating care.

Schedule a Hyperbaric Consultation

If you or a loved one is living with achronic non-healing wound and exploring Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy, our team ishere to help.

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ⓘ Medical Disclaimer

Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy is a medicaltreatment and may not be appropriate for all patients. Treatment eligibility,protocols, and insurance coverage depend on individual diagnosis and medicalevaluation. OxygenWell does not guarantee outcomes.