October 22, 2025
This month, our wound center is “going pink” to show our commitment to restoring health and improving the quality of life for breast cancer survivors in need of advanced wound care.
“Breast cancer has affected many of our lives,” states Tiffany Derrick RN/Director Coryell Health Advanced Wound Center. “In fact, there are more than 4 million breast cancer survivors in the United States. This includes those who are undergoing treatment and those who have completed it.”
Breast cancer treatments have continued to improve as a result of research and funding and can include surgery and radiation. While these treatments are often successful in eliminating the cancer, they can have long-lasting effects months or even years after treatment has concluded.
HBO2 therapy aids in oxygenation of hypoxic radiation-damaged tissue, reduces inflammation and promotes angiogenesis, often resulting in a complete resolution of symptoms.
“While there are many ways to support breast cancer survivors, our center is committed to improving their quality of life through wound care,” says Coryell Health family medicine nurse practitioner Katy Waters, FNP-C, APRN.
Coryell Health Advanced Wound Center specializes in treating non-healing surgical wounds, compromised skin grafts or surgical flaps and wounds associated with radiation occurring as a result of cancer treatment.