Dr Steph Osborn

24/04/2026

Radiation injury often requires a multi-disciplinary treatment approach.

While Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) helps improve oxygen supply and stimulate healing, it is usually used alongside other treatments depending on the area affected. These may include:

✅ Specialised wound care and dressings
✅ Medications to manage infection or inflammation
✅ Surgical management when necessary
✅ Ongoing monitoring by your treating specialists

Each treatment plays a role in supporting healing and helping damaged tissue recover as effectively as possible. 💙

📍 St Augustine's Hospital
📞 0848665336
✉️ info@hyperbaricmed.co.za / drsteph@hyperbaricmed.co.za

*This content is intended for educational purposes and general guidance. Individual medical advice and treatment decisions are discussed during consultation.*

22/04/2026

Doing it for the patients… and maybe a little for the algorithm 😅📱

20/04/2026

Radiation therapy is an essential part of cancer treatment, but in some cases, the surrounding tissue can struggle to heal long after treatment has finished.

That’s where therapies like HBOT can play an important supportive role, helping restore oxygen to damaged tissue and improving the environment for healing.

It’s one of the ways modern medicine continues to support recovery even years after radiation treatment. 💙

📍 St Augustine's Hospital
📞 0848665336
✉️ info@hyperbaricmed.co.za / drsteph@hyperbaricmed.co.za

*This content is intended for educational purposes and general guidance. Individual medical advice and treatment decisions are discussed during consultation.*

17/04/2026

If you know, you know… authorisations aren’t always straightforward 😅📞

15/04/2026

Radiation injury most commonly develops as a late effect of radiation therapy used to treat cancer. While radiation is very effective at targeting cancer cells, it can also affect nearby healthy tissue.

Over time, this damage can reduce blood flow and oxygen supply to the area, making the tissue more fragile and slower to heal.

Some of the areas where radiation injury is most often seen include:
• Head and neck tissues after cancer treatment
• The jaw (osteoradionecrosis)
• Pelvic organs following pelvic radiation
• Skin and soft tissue in the treated area

Understanding these risks helps doctors recognise complications early and provide the right treatment and support for healing. 💙

📍 St Augustine's Hospital
📞 0848665336
✉️ info@hyperbaricmed.co.za / drsteph@hyperbaricmed.co.za

*This content is intended for educational purposes and general guidance. Individual medical advice and treatment decisions are discussed during consultation.*

14/04/2026

I get asked these questions all the time, so I thought I’d answer them all in one place 💙

If there’s anything else on your mind, you’re always welcome to reach out.

📍 Netcare St Augustine's Hospital
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✉️ info@hyperbaricmed.co.za / drsteph@hyperbaricmed.co.za

13/04/2026

There’s often a lot of confusion around HBOT costs.
Here’s how it works. 💬

📍 Netcare St Augustine's Hospital
📞 084 866 5336 (Call/ Whatsapp)
✉️ info@hyperbaricmed.co.za / drsteph@hyperbaricmed.co.za

10/04/2026

Why do doctors recommend Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) for radiation injury? 💙

Radiation is a common treatment modality used for certain cancers. However, sometimes complications may occur. Radiation therapy can damage small blood vessels and reduce oxygen supply to the surrounding tissue. Over time, this can lead to chronic wounds, tissue breakdown and areas that struggle to heal properly.

HBOT works by delivering 100% oxygen at increased pressure, allowing oxygen to reach damaged tissue where circulation has been compromised. This helps stimulate the growth of new blood vessels, improve tissue oxygenation, and support the body’s natural healing processes.

It’s not a replacement for other treatments, but it’s an important supportive therapy that can help restore healing in radiation-damaged tissue when used as part of a comprehensive treatment plan.

📍 St Augustine's Hospital
📞 0848665336
✉️ info@hyperbaricmed.co.za / drsteph@hyperbaricmed.co.za

*This content is intended for educational purposes and general guidance. Individual medical advice and treatment decisions are discussed during consultation.*

08/04/2026

Struggling with symptoms from radiation injury after prostate cancer treatment?

Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) is one of the treatments used to support healing. You don’t have to just live with it 💙

📍 St Augustine's Hospital
📞 0848665336
✉️ info@hyperbaricmed.co.za / drsteph@hyperbaricmed.co.za

*This content is intended for educational purposes and general guidance. Individual medical advice and treatment decisions are discussed during consultation.*

07/04/2026

07/04/2026

Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) is used to treat a range of conditions that are backed by strong scientific evidence. 💙

From complex wounds to emergency conditions, each indication has a specific reason why HBOT may be recommended as part of treatment.

If you’d like to learn more, I’ve shared videos on my profile explaining each indication in more detail: what it is, how HBOT helps and when it’s used. 👀

📍 St Augustine's Hospital
📞 0848665336
✉️ info@hyperbaricmed.co.za / drsteph@hyperbaricmed.co.za

06/04/2026

Radiation therapy saves lives, but sometimes the surrounding tissue pays a price long after treatment has finished.

When healing becomes difficult due to reduced blood supply and tissue damage, specialised therapies may be added to help restore the body’s ability to repair itself.

It’s one of the ways modern medicine supports patients not only during cancer treatment, but also in the recovery that follows. 💙

📍 St Augustine's Hospital
📞 0848665336
✉️ info@hyperbaricmed.co.za / drsteph@hyperbaricmed.co.za

*This content is intended for educational purposes and general guidance. Individual medical advice and treatment decisions are discussed during consultation.*