Ozone therapy as a method of prevention and treatment in surgery and oncology (a literature review)

Abstract

The effectiveness of ozone therapy in the treatment of cancer pathology lies in the proven process of destruction of atypical cells due to the inhibition of vicious anaerobic metabolism. Ozone selectively causes the death of cancer cells, since healthy cells have their own antioxidant defense system, while atypical cells do not. Ozone therapy for cancer pathology is an auxiliary treatment method that involves the effect of the oxygen-ozone layer on cancerous cellular structures. Numerous clinical studies confirm that ozone therapy is well tolerated and is extremely rarely accompanied by side effects and does not cause negative reactions in the human body. The advantages of ozone therapy include: safety for human health, minimal side effects, proven effectiveness, low cost of equipment and the possibility of use as cancer prevention. In addition, this treatment method is indicated for people suffering from chronic diseases and disorders that increase the risk of cancer, such as atherosclerosis, hypertension, type 2 diabetes, obesity, immunosuppression, menstrual disorders, etc. The use of ozone in medicine is very promising due to its anti-inflammatory, immunomodulatory and antitumor effects, and its hepatoprotective effect makes it possible to reduce the patient’s time in the hospital due to the rapid restoration of liver function in the postoperative period.