What is the minimum number of hyperbaric oxygen treatments you would prescribe for late radiation toxicities?
Dose is change based off of the radiation toxicity, such as poor wound healing vs radiation proctitis? What is the minimum amount of time that you would wait to determine if there is a benefit?
Answer from: Radiation Oncologist at Community Practice
The RICH-ART Trial from 2019 In Lancet Oncology (Oscarsson et al., Lancet Oncol 2019) utilized 30-40 sessions with good effect. We have typically used a similar protracted treatment schedule for RT cystitis, but I would be curious if others have had success with shorter schedules.
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Answer from: Radiation Oncologist at Community Practice
The few times I have had to refer patients for Hyperbaric O2, it seemed like the minimum number of sessions was 30.