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When elementary school principal Matt Andrews began experiencing late-term radiation treatment side effects as he battled back from brain cancer surgery, a tenacious medical team from the Center for Wound Healing and Hyperbaric Medicine at Carle BroMenn Medical Center had his back when he needed it most. Allan File, MD, Hyperbaric Medicine, Wound Healing Center at Carle Foundation Hospital, got the ball rolling by suggesting hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) treatments as a therapy option. Then Debbie Wietfeldt, DNP, and her team at the Center for Wound Healing and Hyperbaric Medicine at Carle BroMenn Medical Center advocated strongly for Andrews's initial HBOT treatments and again for a series of additional treatments after he. showed promising signs of recovery. “We have a lot of very determined people and we were all so passionate about Matt and his case,” Wietfeldt said. “That’s what I love about my job, we truly see the improvement with this treatment and will continue to advocate for it passionately for patients who are good candidates.” Andrews' story and recovery is shining example of what a determined care team patient, combined with groundbreaking treatment options, can accomplish.

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Kevin Keyes

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Lost an amazing brother to 13 years of Leiomyosarcoma in 2019. He was always so appreciative of his healthcare teams at Sloan Kettering NJ and Moffit Cancer Center, Tampa. I just wanted to say thank you to this team for your dedicated professionalism in helping cancer patients here in Central IL where we are from(Peoria). Keep fighting, Matt! Thank you!

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Kena Hahn

Director at Health Alliance Medical Plans

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Matt was my kid's principal at school and a fantastic person. Love this story and all that supported him.

Carol Carroll

Practice Manager at Carle Health

1mo

Truly a fantastic team!

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Love hearing about your successes, Matt and Carle team!

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Awesome!!!!

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