Late radiation effects: The role of hyperbaric oxygen therapy - Dr. Afshin Khazei

Dr. Afshin Khazei, Medical Director for the Hyperbaric Chamber Unit at VGH, is seen speaking here at the Vancouver Prostate Cancer Support Group meeting on 'Hyperbaric oxygen therapy for radiation treatment damage.'
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[@arrowdurfee6603]

Is there any benefit to getting HBOT shortly after radiation treatment and before symptoms arise to try to avoid late radiation effects?

[@Sam-jr2nc]

great question

[@gjosgila]

That is my plan. Have to see what the insurance people say about that.

[@johnblack2193]

Do we know if this helps for prostate cancer? How much does this cost per treatment? thanks.

[@arrowdurfee6603]

I don't know if it helps cancer but I do know that in Idaho falls, by private pay, a session is 250 dollars at the hospital. In a private HBOT center in the same city it's 150 per session but their tank does not take to as low a pressure, but still good for quite few issues.