Radiation Injury Treatment in Houston, TX — FDA-Recognized. Medicare May Cover It.
If you had radiation for cancer and now deal with pain, urinary problems, non-healing tissue, or chronic inflammation, your body may be showing signs of delayed radiation injury. There is a treatment for it. And your Medicare or insurance plan may cover most of the cost.
We only have 3 chambers. New patient phone consultation slots are limited each month.
No doctor referral required. Medicare and most insurance accepted.
What Is Radiation Injury — And Why Are Your Symptoms Showing Up Now?
Radiation kills cancer cells. It also permanently changes the healthy tissue around the treatment site, reducing blood vessel density and cutting off oxygen supply to the area. That damage doesn't stop when treatment ends. It continues quietly for months or years until it surfaces as symptoms that are hard to explain.
Doctors call it delayed radiation injury. It affects roughly 5% of all radiation patients, which adds up to tens of thousands of new cases every year in the United States.
Most survivors are told the same things: "This is just part of getting older." "There's nothing more we can do." "You'll need to manage the symptoms."
If any of that sounds familiar, and you had radiation treatment for cancer, there may be more that can be done.
Have You Experienced Any of These Since Your Radiation Treatment?
- Blood in the urine, urinary urgency, burning, pain, or incontinence (common after prostate, cervical, or bladder cancer radiation)
- Rectal bleeding, urgency, diarrhea, or difficulty controlling bowel movements (common after pelvic radiation for prostate or colorectal cancer)
- Non-healing wounds, open sores, or chronic skin breakdown in a previously radiated area
- Chest wall pain, tissue hardening, or complications after breast cancer radiation or reconstruction
- Jaw pain, exposed bone, difficulty chewing or swallowing, or open sores in the mouth after head and neck radiation
- Chronic pain, swelling, or inflammation that has persisted since your radiation treatment
- Difficulty healing from surgery in an area that was previously treated with radiation
Have You Experienced Any of These Since Your Radiation Treatment?
- Blood in the urine, urinary urgency, burning, pain, or incontinence (common after prostate, cervical, or bladder cancer radiation)
- Rectal bleeding, urgency, diarrhea, or difficulty controlling bowel movements (common after pelvic radiation for prostate or colorectal cancer)
- Non-healing wounds, open sores, or chronic skin breakdown in a previously radiated area
- Chest wall pain, tissue hardening, or complications after breast cancer radiation or reconstruction
- Jaw pain, exposed bone, difficulty chewing or swallowing, or open sores in the mouth after head and neck radiation
- Chronic pain, swelling, or inflammation that has persisted since your radiation treatment
- Difficulty healing from surgery in an area that was previously treated with radiation
If any of these apply, and you had radiation for cancer, you may have a delayed radiation injury that is treatable.
How HBOT Treats Radiation Damage - FDA-Recognized, Clinically Proven
Radiation permanently destroys blood vessels in the tissue it passes through. That's the root cause of nearly every delayed radiation injury. Without adequate blood supply, damaged tissue can't get enough oxygen to heal.
HBOT addresses this directly.
You relax in a spacious pressurized chamber and breathe pure oxygen for 60 to 90 minutes. At increased pressure, your blood absorbs 10 to 15 times more oxygen than it normally would. That oxygen reaches your radiation-damaged tissue and triggers angiogenesis - the regrowth of new blood vessels in areas where radiation destroyed them.
Over a course of treatments, blood supply is restored, inflammation drops, and tissue that has been damaged for years begins to genuinely repair.
What clinical data shows:
- 76 to 93% of radiation injury patients experience symptom improvement or full resolution
- About 75% of radiation cystitis patients see significant relief from urinary symptoms
- 83 to 90% of head and neck radiation patients experience complete or near-complete recovery
- HBOT is effective even when symptoms have been present for many years
HBOT is recognized by the FDA for delayed radiation tissue injuries. Medicare and most major insurance plans cover treatment for qualifying patients.
A Clinic You Can Trust in TX — No Referral Required
3 medical-grade hardshell chambers at 1.5 to 3.0 ATA. This is the clinical pressure range required for FDA-recognized radiation injury treatment, the same range used in hospital-based HBOT programs.
Medicare accepted and most major insurance plans. Our team verifies your specific coverage before treatment starts. No surprises.
No doctor referral required. You book directly, online or by phone. No forms to fax to a physician first.
Serving patients from across the region: Houston Hyperbaric Oxygen Center
Clinic Standards
Medicare Accepted
FDA-Recognized Treatment
Medical-Grade Equipment
No Referral Required
I highly recommend Houston Hyperbaric Oxygen Center. I performed my treatments there and my husband and I are very grateful with the results. The entire staff is caring, knowledgeable, and professional. They are truly committed to their patients well-being and strive to make the experience as comfortable as possible. After my first week we can see significant improvements with my wound healing . We are so grateful that our surgeon recommended this place to us ,and would advise anyone with questions to give them a call. They accept health insurance. I really recommend this place a 100%.I'm really going to miss them, after attending with them for 20 day of treatments, they were like a family to me.
I highly recommend Houston Hyperbaric Oxygen Center. My wife Dalina Martinez performed her treatments there and we are very grateful with the results. The entire staff is caring, knowledgeable, and professional. They are truly committed to their patients well-being and strive to make the experience as comfortable as possible. After her 1 week we can see significant improvements with her wound healing . We are so grateful that our surgeon recommended this place to us ,and would advise anyone with questions to give them a call. They accept health insurance.
What to Expect - From Your First Call to Your First Session
Step 1: Book your free Phone consultation
Online or by phone. No referral needed. Nothing to fax.
Step 2: Your consultation
We review your radiation history and current symptoms, determine whether HBOT is appropriate for your specific injury, and walk you through your insurance coverage in plain language. No obligation. No unexpected costs.
Step 3: Insurance verification
If you're a good candidate, we coordinate verification of your Medicare or insurance benefits and build a treatment plan around your specific injury and goals.
Step 4: Begin treatment
Relax in a spacious, well-lit chamber for 60 to 90 minutes per session. Most patients watch TV, listen to music, or fall asleep. Many say it becomes the most peaceful part of their week.
Note: Most radiation injury protocols run 30 to 40 sessions, sometimes more depending on injury type and severity. Your physician monitors progress throughout.
On claustrophobia: Our hardshell chambers are large, bright, and comfortable. The only sensation most patients notice is mild ear pressure when the chamber pressurizes, similar to descending in a plane. It passes in a minute or two. You can talk to staff at any point during your session.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to still be experiencing symptoms to qualify?
Yes. HBOT for radiation injury treats patients with active symptoms of delayed radiation damage. At your free consultation, we assess your specific situation and determine whether HBOT is appropriate.
It's been many years since my radiation. Is HBOT still effective?
Yes. HBOT works for radiation injuries even when symptoms have been present for years. Radiation damage is progressive and ongoing. The underlying mechanism HBOT addresses, restoring blood vessel density and oxygen supply, remains relevant regardless of when your original treatment occurred.
Will my insurance cover this?
HBOT for delayed radiation injury is recognized by Medicare and covered by most major insurance plans for qualifying patients. Coverage depends on your specific diagnosis and plan. Our team walks you through your coverage at your free consultation, before any treatment starts.
Do I need a referral from my oncologist?
No. Houston Hyperbaric Oxygen Center does not require a physician referral to schedule your consultation. You can book directly. We coordinate with your existing care team once treatment is underway.
Will HBOT interfere with cancer monitoring or ongoing treatment?
We go through your complete medical history at the consultation. HBOT for radiation injury is generally appropriate for cancer survivors in remission or who are cancer-free. If you have active treatment ongoing, we coordinate with your oncology team before recommending anything.
What does it feel like inside the chamber?
Spacious, well-lit, and calm. Most patients are genuinely surprised. The only sensation most people notice is mild ear pressure when the chamber pressurizes, similar to descending in a plane. It clears within a minute or two. You can watch TV, listen to music, or sleep.
Where are you located?
17045 St Edwards Ln, Suite 106, Houston, TX, 77090
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to still be experiencing symptoms to qualify?
Yes. HBOT for radiation injury treats patients with active symptoms of delayed radiation damage. At your free consultation, we assess your specific situation and determine whether HBOT is appropriate.
It's been many years since my radiation. Is HBOT still effective?
Yes. HBOT works for radiation injuries even when symptoms have been present for years. Radiation damage is progressive and ongoing. The underlying mechanism HBOT addresses, restoring blood vessel density and oxygen supply, remains relevant regardless of when your original treatment occurred.
Will my insurance cover this?
HBOT for delayed radiation injury is recognized by Medicare and covered by most major insurance plans for qualifying patients. Coverage depends on your specific diagnosis and plan. Our team walks you through your coverage at your free consultation, before any treatment starts.
Do I need a referral from my oncologist?
No. Delaware Hyperbarics does not require a physician referral to schedule your consultation. You can book directly. We coordinate with your existing care team once treatment is underway.
Will HBOT interfere with cancer monitoring or ongoing treatment?
We go through your complete medical history at the consultation. HBOT for radiation injury is generally appropriate for cancer survivors in remission or who are cancer-free. If you have active treatment ongoing, we coordinate with your oncology team before recommending anything.
What does it feel like inside the chamber?
Spacious, well-lit, and calm. Most patients are genuinely surprised. The only sensation most people notice is mild ear pressure when the chamber pressurizes, similar to descending in a plane. It clears within a minute or two. You can watch TV, listen to music, or sleep.
Where are you located?
34444 King Street Row, Unit B, Lewes, DE 19958. We serve patients from across Sussex County and the surrounding area including Rehoboth Beach, Milford, Georgetown, Salisbury MD, and Ocean City MD.
You Didn't Come This Far to Just Live With It.
If you had radiation for cancer and have been told your symptoms are just something to manage, there may be more that can be done. Your free consultation is the first step.
We review your history, confirm whether HBOT is right for your specific injury, and walk you through your coverage options. No obligation. No surprise costs.
We have 3 medical-grade chambers and a limited number of new patient consultation slots available each month. Don't put this off.
Or call us directly: +1 (346) 474-5701
Houston Hyperbaric Oxygen Center
17045 St Edwards Ln, Suite 106, Houston, TX, 77090 |
Disclaimer: Individual results may vary. Insurance coverage varies by plan. Verification is recommended before treatment begins. HBOT is FDA-recognized for delayed radiation tissue injuries and other approved indications. This page does not constitute medical advice.