I just watched the episode with the woman who had recieved head/neck radiation, and as a result, developed osteoradionecrosis of the jaw. I got excited because I deal with treating this EXACT situation regularly. I was very disappointed how this show "chased the cure" after the "doctors" researched and "helped".
At the end of the day, this show is intended to help others who suffer the same "uncommon" diseases, because there are many who suffer from this specific side effect of radiation (whether it be bone involved, or soft tissue ulcer) and anything else they review.
Not only were these "doctors" vague in the treatment (a doctor came on screen to say they were going to treat her free of cost leaving out the details of how to actually HELP) but they left out the treatments they are using and why, and didn't mention other treatments they did not use and why. There are advanced treatments aimed at this specific side effect that weren't even mentioned that could potentially benefit many viewers watching.
So let me guide anyone (since this show DIDN'T "chase the cure") who may suffer from osteoradionecrosis of the jaw, or anyone who suffers from a wound due to radiation, or someone who had radiation to prostate and has urine in blood.... (I could go one but I'll stick to radiation causes) ....................
HYPERBARIC OXYGEN THERAPY
MARX Protocol is specifically designed to treat patients who suffer from osteoradionecrosis of the jaw. And there are countless studies proving how beneficial it is healing. It's also an approved indication by Medicare and most insurers which also shows it's been studied and proven to aide those who suffer. The show left out a VERY important detail by not mentioning the benefits of hyperbaric oxygen therapy.
EDUCATE the audience, stop being so vague and giving no actual help to those who aren't on the tv show but are suffering at home with the same condition.
It is really nice to hear a patient that has been PROPERLY educated about their condition ask about specific treatments, and allow the specialist to determine whether or not they qualify for that.
The world needs to know more about Hyperbaric oxygen therapy. This allows patients to go to their doctors and ask for more details. No physician is perfect and can recall every treatment, and this could remind them about a beneficial treatment that has slipped their mind.
So PLEASE. PROPERLY EDUCATE those watching this show of the treatments you're using on the specific patient, and why you're not using others that could also help to allow those at home to chase their own cure.
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