Achieve Optimal Health with O2LIV

At O2LIV Hyperbaric Oxygen in Burley, we believe that every breath should be an investment in your recovery. For those navigating the complexities of a cancer diagnosis, Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) serves as a powerful, non-invasive supportive care option designed to enhance your body’s resilience and accelerate healing.

Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy involves breathing concentrated oxygen in a pressurized environment. This process allows oxygen to dissolve directly into your blood plasma, reaching tissues that may have been compromised by surgery, radiation, or the tumor itself.

Radiation is a life-saving tool, but it can sometimes cause long-term damage to healthy surrounding tissue—a condition known as delayed radiation injury. HBOT is an FDA-approved treatment for these complications because it:

• Stimulates Angiogenesis: Promotes the growth of new blood vessels in areas where radiation has scarred the original ones.
• Heals Non-Healing Wounds: Speeds up recovery for radiation-induced skin changes or internal tissue damage (such as radiation cystitis).
• Reduces Bone Loss: Helps prevent and treat osteoradionecrosis (bone damage) often seen after head and neck treatments.

Tumors often create "hypoxic" (low-oxygen) environments, which can make them more resistant to standard therapies.

• Synergy with Radiation: Research suggests that increasing oxygen levels in tumor tissues can make cancer cells more susceptible to the damaging effects of radiation.
• Boosting Chemotherapy: Improved blood flow can help chemotherapy drugs reach their targets more effectively.

The cognitive fog and exhaustion that often follow treatment can be debilitating. By reducing inflammation and flooding the brain with oxygen, many clients at O2LIV report:

• Improved mental clarity and focus.
• A reduction in systemic inflammation.
• Enhanced energy levels during and after treatment cycles.

We believe in evidence-based wellness. Below are key studies and resources regarding the role of HBOT in oncology:

• Radiation Relief: A 2025 study published in eClinicalMedicine confirmed that HBOT provides relief for radiation-induced injuries that lasts at least five years. Read Study
• Safety & Progression: A safety evaluation published in Medicina (2025) found no evidence that HBOT contributes to tumor progression or recurrence, supporting its role as a safe adjunctive therapy. View PubMed Entry
• Tumor Microenvironment: Research from Frontiers in Oncology explores how HBOT regulates the tumor microenvironment to improve the efficacy of immunotherapy and photodynamic therapy. Read Full Article
• General Oncology Support: A comprehensive overview of how oxygen "weakens" hypoxic tumors and supports DNA repair. Explore Research

A Note from O2LIV: While HBOT is a potent supportive tool, it is not a replacement for conventional cancer treatment. We always recommend consulting with your oncology team to integrate HBOT into your personalized care plan.