Does anyone have any experience or come across any medical papers that suggests oxygen therapy at home is effective. The home chamber is 1.5 ata.
my mum has reoccurring endometrial cancer will require major surgery including removing her bladder and rectum so looking for options on healing and anything to prevent the cancer growing while we are waiting for the op (6 weeks).
Hello Tassy355,
Thanks for getting in touch with Macmillan Cancer Support. I’m Linda, one of the nurses from our support line. It’s understandable that you are looking for ways to help support your mum while she waits for her surgery.
There are several indications and risks for the use Hyperbaric oxygen therapy. Johns Hopkins Medicine and The Mayo Clinic both American explain the indications and the risks in more detail.
You may find this research paper on the use of Hyperbaric oxygen in wound healing helpful or it may help to have a look at clinical trials on Cancer Research UK’s website.
I would encourage you and your mum to discuss this with her cancer team. They will be able to advise if this is appropriate for your mum to use.
You may find our information on preparing for surgery helpful.
I hope this helps.
Best wishes,
Linda J, Cancer Information Nurse Specialist
You can also speak with the Macmillan Support Line team of experts. Phone free on 0808 808 0000 (7 days a week, 8am-8pm) or email us.
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