Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy for Radiation Tissue Damage in Sherman Oaks & Calabasas

Radiation therapy is an essential cancer treatment, but it can cause delayed injury to healthy tissues months or even years after treatment has ended. Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) is a medically recognized treatment used to support healing in patients with radiation-induced tissue damage, including radiation cystitis and soft tissue radionecrosis.

At OxygenWell, we provide medical-grade Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy for radiation tissue damage, serving the Sherman Oaks and Calabasas communities with evidence-based care aligned with FDA and UHMS guidelines.

What Is Radiation Tissue Damage?

Radiation tissue damage occurs when radiation therapy injures normal tissues surrounding a treated cancer site. Unlike acute radiation side effects, radiation injury can be progressive and delayed, often appearing months or years after treatment.

Radiation can damage:

  • Small blood vessels
  • Connective tissue
  • Oxygen delivery pathways
  • Normal cellular repair mechanisms

As a result, affected tissues may become chronically hypoxic (low in oxygen) and unable to heal properly.

Common Forms of Radiation Tissue Damage

Radiation Cystitis
Radiation cystitis affects the bladder following pelvic radiation therapy (commonly for prostate, bladder, cervical, or colorectal cancer).

Blood in the urine (hematuria)

Pain or burning with urination

Urinary urgency or frequency

Pelvic discomfort

Recurrent urinary infections

Soft Tissue Radionecrosis

Soft tissue radionecrosis occurs when radiation damages tissues such as skin, muscle, connective tissue, or mucosa. It may affect areas including:

  • Pelvis
  • Head and neck
  • Rectum
  • Vaginal or vulvar tissue
  • Perineum
  • Surgical or irradiated wound sites

Symptoms may include:

  • Chronic pain
  • Non-healing wounds
  • Tissue breakdown
  • Infection
  • Bleeding or ulceration
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Why Radiation-Damaged Tissue Fails to Heal

Radiation injury impairs healing by:

  • Damaging blood vessels and reducing circulation
  • Limiting oxygen delivery to tissues
  • Increasing fibrosis (scar formation)
  • Disrupting normal immune response
  • Creating chronic inflammation

Because oxygen is essential for tissue repair, radiation-injured tissues often cannot heal on their own.

How Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Helps Radiation Tissue Damage

Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy involves breathing 100% oxygen in a pressurized chamber, dramatically increasing oxygen delivery to damaged tissues. For radiation tissue damage, HBOT may support healing by:

Increasing oxygen availability in hypoxic tissues
Stimulating angiogenesis (new blood vessel formation)
Improving tissue oxygenation and perfusion
Reducing fibrosis and chronic inflammation
Supporting wound healing and tissue repair
Enhancing quality of life and symptom relief

HBOT addresses the underlying cause of radiation injury rather than simply managing symptoms.

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FDA & UHMS Status

FDA-Approved / UHMS-Recognized Indication

Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy is FDA-approvedand UHMS-recognized for the treatment of radiation tissue damage, including Radiation cystitis, Soft tissue radionecrosis. Treatment eligibility depends on diagnosis, symptom severity, and physician evaluation.

Insuracne Accepted

Insurance Coverage & Referrals

Many patients receiving HBOT for delayed radiation injury may qualify for insurance coverage, including:
Medicare
PPO insurance plans
Blue Shield
Coverage is typically based on:
Documented history of radiation therapy
Evidence of delayed tissue injury
Medical necessity
Physician referral
Prior authorization requirements
Our team assists with insurance verification and coordination prior to initiating treatment.

What to Expect at OxygenWell

At OxygenWell, Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy is delivered using medical-grade hyperbaric chambers in a clinically supervised environment.

Individualized treatment planning
Evidence-based hyperbaric protocols
Monitoring by trained hyperbaric professionals
Care focused on safety, comfort, and outcomes

Treatment courses often involve multiple sessions over several weeks, depending on tissue response and physician recommendations.

Why Choose OxygenWell

Medical-grade hyperbaric oxygen therapy

Experience treating radiation-related conditions

Focus on FDA-recognized conditions

Locations in Sherman Oaks & Calabasas

Calm, supportive, patient-centered care

Integrative, science-driven approach to healing

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.