High Dose Vitamin C Cancer Treatment
Why are oncologists so resistant to high dose IV vitamin C?
I have completed a lot of research into non-toxic cancer treatments that improve the bodies ability to heal from cancer and reduce it's impact on well being. I do not think any other "alternative" or "complimentary" treatment has as much promising evidence as high doses of intravenous vitamin C. There is a tremendous amount of momentum growing for researching this treatment. Over the last 5 years the National Cancer Institute has invested millions of dollars in grants to study this treatment (Hopkins, Holden, Mayo). More and more prominent doctors are starting to speak up about this as a potential treatment that can help improve outcomes, here is an example from an article published by NCI: https://www.cancer.gov/research/key-initiatives/ra...
At this point dozens of studies show in petri dishes, animals, and humans that high concentrations of vitamin c in the blood (specifically, over 1,000 micromole/L) can damage cancer cells or initiate cell death. NCI accredited Holden Comprehensive Cancer has completed 5 clinical studies, and has 8 currently ongoing. They have shown peak vitamin C blood concentrations above 20,000 micromole/L is an effective target that leads to cancer cell death. Here is a news report recorded on February 2023 where Dr. Cullen of Holden describes the vitamin C treatment as a way to kill cancer. He explains the blood concentration levels can not be achieved orally, only via an IV (delivery requires a medical professional). A bunch of studies including this one published in July of 2022 by prominent NIH researcher Mark Levine confirm high doses of vitamin C is safe for cancer patients: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40262-022-01142-1 . In addition to clinical studies, IV vitamin C has been administered by Integrative Oncologists for decades, some researchers have recorded the safety of it's use in clinic.
As mentioned, there are a lot of scientific studies into this treatment. This article summarizes them in a way that non-scientist can understand; it describes the history of vitamin C use for cancer, oral vs IV intake, clinical study evidence, and the reported mechanisms of action. They also show their work by providing links to 70+ clinical studies: https://www.personalizedmedicinemd.co/medical-arti... Also, at this time major cancer centers like Johns Hopkins, Mayo, and Sloan Kettering have large studies that use high doses of vitamin C for cancer treatment.
Now, back to my question... despite immense amount of evidence that shows high doses of vitamin C is not toxic to cancer patients, it also has been shown to IMPROVE "standard" treatments like chemo and radiation while reducing side effects, and can kill/control cancer cells on it's own, why are most rank and file oncologists unwilling to discuss it as even a adjunctive/complimentary treatment? The Doctors talking about it's effectiveness are not quacks, they work at NCI, NIH, and major cancer hospitals. Meanwhile, oncologists have no problem going off-label for non-FDA approved chemo combinations, but off-label vitamin C is a no-go for them. Sure, people that can pay out of pocket for vitamin C infusions can get it, but to have a shot at insurance covering IV vitamin C the Doctor needs to be onboard. Has anyone found success in getting the Doctor to consider vitamin C research and prescribe it? Can people that have used it at any point in treatment weigh in as to how they were able to incorporate it (oncological doctor prescribed or found your own practitioner that would administer it)?
Thanks for your help!
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I read the original posting. What does "removed by the Community" mean? Who exactly did the removing and why? This forum is described as "a safe, judgement-free place to discuss Alternative medicine." Obviously a judgement has been made by someone. Did the person who first posted the information delete the posting? I think transparency is needed.
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weninwi,
Removed by community means that there was a community rules violation that was reported by several members. Without being able to see what was removed, it would be difficult to comment on that issue but my experience over a decade here on bco has been that the vast majority of removals by community are indeed in violation of community rules.
With respect to your comment on this being a this being a safe place, while true, comments must still not violate community rules. Additionally, bco has never been a good source for alternative treatments and that is also stated in the header; “Breastcancer.org does NOT recommend or endorse alternative medicine."
Forum rules of conduct are clear. What type of transparency are you looking for? (Sorry but this didn’t format correctly when I copy/pasted it but it’s still readable).
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Considering the type of post fredericknp has made, they should provide their credentials if they are going to claim any type of medical expertise. We've seen hundreds, probably thousands, of people on BCO who equate poking around on Google for an hour with actual medical research.
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For me with a mets Diagnosis I am viligant in avoiding high vitamin c intake
vit c IVis not recommened while chemo regimes are the therapy option for BC ands Mets BC as they can be counterreactive to the chemo treatment
As well there are a number of targeted new drug therapies combinations for both BC and Mets BC which state that higher than normal doses of vitamin c are not to be taken ..Drug pharma info can even state that certain citrus like blood orange are not to be injested
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