FDA-Approved Indication
Radiation Tissue Damage
Late-effect radiation injuries — including soft tissue radionecrosis, osteoradionecrosis, and radiation cystitis or proctitis — are FDA-approved indications for hyperbaric oxygen therapy.
- FDA-Approved Indications
- Hard-Shell Medical-Grade Chambers
- Board-Certified Physicians
- Medicare & Major Insurers Accepted
How HBOT helps
Radiation Tissue Damage & hyperbaric oxygen
Medically reviewed by Dr. Manoj Sadhnani
Board-Certified Podiatric Physician & Surgeon · Last reviewed June 2026
Radiation can leave tissue with reduced blood supply and oxygen for years after treatment ends. When new injury or surgery is introduced into that tissue, it heals poorly or breaks down. HBOT stimulates fibroblast and endothelial activity in irradiated tissue, builds new capillary beds, and improves the body's ability to repair and tolerate further intervention.
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Radiation Injury & HBOT, explained
Conditions we treat
We work with patients who have completed cancer treatment and are dealing with late-effect radiation injury in soft tissue, bone, the bladder, or the bowel — including patients preparing for dental extractions or implants in previously irradiated jaws.
- Osteoradionecrosis of the jaw (ORN)
- Soft tissue radionecrosis
- Hemorrhagic radiation cystitis
- Radiation proctitis
- Pre-operative protocols before surgery in irradiated tissue
Standard protocol
Most radiation injury protocols run 30–40 sessions, sometimes 60 for severe osteoradionecrosis. We coordinate closely with your oncology and surgical teams so timing and dosing fit your overall treatment plan.
Why patients with radiation injury choose HBOTQ
- Restores blood supply to irradiated tissue
- Helps tissue tolerate surgical procedures (e.g. dental extractions)
- Can resolve hemorrhagic radiation cystitis when other treatments fail
- Supports repair without further damaging surrounding tissue
What to expect
From first call to last treatment
Most patients say the hardest part is picking up the phone. Here’s how the rest looks once you do.
Book a free consultation
Tell us about your condition. Our team responds quickly, answers your questions, and schedules an in-person evaluation with our medical team.
Meet your physician
Your physician reviews your medical history, examines you, and discusses whether HBOT is the right fit. If it is, we coordinate with your other doctors and handle insurance pre-authorization.
Treatment in the chamber
You'll arrive, change into cotton scrubs, and settle into one of our hard-shell hyperbaric chambers. Sessions are about 90 minutes — most patients read, watch a movie, or nap.
Track progress, adjust the plan
We measure progress throughout your course of treatment. Your physician reassesses regularly to make sure the plan is still right, and we communicate clearly with you the whole way through.
Patient Stories
People healing in Queens
“After a year of failed wound treatments, my foot finally closed after a few weeks at HBOTQ. The team explained every step and I never felt rushed.”
“I lost most of my hearing in one ear overnight. My ENT sent me to HBOTQ within 48 hours and I got a meaningful amount back. I'm grateful every day.”
“Radiation from my throat cancer treatment left me unable to have dental work done. The HBOTQ protocol made my extractions possible without further damage.”
“The chamber is bigger and more comfortable than I expected. I bring a book, the team checks in throughout, and the time flies by.”
“After months of post-COVID fatigue, I'm finally back to working out. HBOTQ was honest about expectations, which I appreciated.”
FAQ
Radiation Injury — common questions
- Course length depends on your condition. Sudden hearing loss is typically 10–20 sessions. Most wound and radiation injury protocols run 20–40 sessions. Off-label protocols are often 30–40 sessions. Your physician will lay out an exact plan after evaluating you and will reassess regularly.
Sources & further reading
This page is informational and reviewed by our medical team. For the underlying evidence, see:
Related conditions
Non-Healing Wounds
FDA-ApprovedWounds that haven't closed after 30 days of standard care often respond to hyperbaric oxygen therapy when oxygen delivery to the tissue is the missing factor.
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Sudden Sensorineural Hearing Loss
FDA-ApprovedSudden sensorineural hearing loss is a medical emergency. Hyperbaric oxygen therapy started within two weeks of onset can meaningfully improve recovery, and is an FDA-approved indication.
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Ready to find out if HBOT can help?
Book a free consultation with our medical team. We'll review your situation honestly and let you know whether hyperbaric oxygen therapy is the right fit.
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