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The Cancer Secrets Podcast
CSP S5E076 - Ep. 76, Is IV Vitamin C helpful for fighting cancer
Mar 4, 2024
Exploring the potential of IV Vitamin C in cancer treatment, the episode discusses its benefits in enhancing quality of life during chemotherapy. Dr. Stegall introduces Cancer Secrets University and shares insights on evidence-based decision-making in cancer care.
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- IV vitamin C may not significantly impact cancer survival outcomes.
- IV vitamin C could potentially improve quality of life and reduce chemotherapy side effects for cancer patients.
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Evaluation of IV Vitamin C in Cancer Treatment
Several studies have evaluated the use of intravenous vitamin C alongside chemotherapy in cancer patients. A study published in 2014 in JAMA focused on pancreatic cancer patients and found that IV vitamin C did not improve survival or quality of life when compared to chemotherapy alone. Similarly, a meta-analysis from 2020 concluded that there was no consistent benefit from IV vitamin C on cancer survival. Despite initial hopes for its anti-cancer effects, numerous studies and the experience of the host, Dr. Jonathan Stigall, have led to the conclusion that IV vitamin C may not have the profound impact originally believed.
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