06/01/2026
Today marks the beginning of Cancer Survivor Monthâa time dedicated to celebrating the strength of those who have beaten cancer, and addressing the challenges that often follow.
Defeating cancer is a monumental victory. But for many survivors, the end of treatment isn't the end of the journey. Lingering side effects from life-saving treatments like radiation therapy can surface monthsâor even yearsâdown the road.
Symptoms like chronic pain, non-healing tissue changes, or radiation cystitis can severely impact your quality of life. This month, we are launching a special series dedicated to a treatment many survivors don't realize is available to them: Medical-grade Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT).
How does Hyperbarics help survivors?
Radiation therapy can inadvertently damage the healthy blood vessels surrounding a treated area, leaving tissues starved of oxygen. HBOT works by surrounding the body with 100% pure oxygen in a pressurized chamber. This process:
⨠Stimulates angiogenesis (the growth of healthy new blood vessels).
⨠Floods damaged tissues with the oxygen needed to finally heal.
⨠Reduces chronic inflammation and repairs radiation-induced injuries at a cellular level.
Survivorship should mean thriving, not just getting by. Over the next few weeks, weâll be sharing deep dives into how ROC Hyperbaric Medicine & Wound Care helps survivors reclaim their comfort, health, and quality of life.
đĄ Did you know? HBOT for delayed radiation injury is non-invasive, highly effective, and covered by Medicare and major insurance plans.
Follow along with us this month to learn more, or tap the link in our bio to speak with our clinical team in Lexington today. đ