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Discussion

A concern expressed by some physicians is that HBOT will stimulate the growth of cancer. Experimental animal data by Matko Marusic, Ph. D. showed that HBOT given after inoculation of cancer cells decreased the take of the cancer cells. Again, the thousands of patients treated with the Marx protocol have demonstrated a lower recurrence of cancer in patients who received HBOT as part of their reconstructive process than those who had only antibiotics and surgery.

Conclusion

Based on the data above, HBOT has a significant role in cancer care but it has been under utilized except for reconstruction of head and neck cancer. In the future, the value of HBOT in cancer care should be the basis for expanded use of HBOT in care of the cancer patient.

Fatigue

Fatigue is a common complaint of the cancer patient. It may be due to the cancer itself or from cancer treatments. Results with HBOT have been reported in patients with migraine and chronic fatigue syndrome. Therefore, it seems probable the fatigue of the cancer patient would also respond to HBOT.

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