Effect of High-dose Vitamin C Combined With Anti-cancer Treatment on Breast Cancer Cells.

I can’t access the full paper so can’t comment. Happy to ask my oncologist. The body can’t store Vit C but very high doses can cause some negative side effects when consumed as a supplement (such as nausea). But as that’s a common side effect of other cancer treatments, it would not presumably stop Vit C being tried! Interesting to follow up. 

Hi Afraser.  I didn't experience nausea when taken intravenously.

All treatments should first be discussed with your Oncologist who would have full access to the paper and he/she can then advise you.

As far as I am aware people with kidney disease or low kidney function should not take vit C in high doses or anyone with hemochromatosis. Or you may have other medical conditions it could affect. Always best to talk to your Onco. There are women with BC having these infusions. If only there was a data base for that😊

Many thanks. No, I assumed you have not had unpleasant side effects. I would only take any supplement after checking with my medicos (particularly as one thing can have a bad effect on another) but will be interested in my oncologist’s comments, he’s pretty good on current research. 

I'm seeing mine in a couple of weeks so if I remember (if!), I'll ask her about it.

Thank you @suzieq for sharing that.  My GP does not believe in anything other than conventional treatments such as surgery, radiation and chemo for BC treatment . I cant access the full article but it appears very promising.  I am still undergoing treatment, bilateral mastectomies and Herceptin for the rest of the year.  I will definitely speak to the oncologist to get her view.

I'll ask too, as I'm seeing my oncologist next week.

That's very interesting considering a lot of people get told not to take vit C especially during chemo in case it gives any wayward cells super powers.
See me onc on the 26th so I'll be sure to ask.

It's supposed to be good for people with Type 2 Diabetes too (hubby) so may try it on him too!!

Hi everyone. I'm not advocating another therapy. That is between you and your doctor.  I only put this up to see if others had heard of it or tried it.  Having BC you can't have too much information. We all have Google. It's about researching as much as you can and if you find something that may be of interest to others share it. It's then up to each person to then do their own research, print out any new reputable research and talk to their own Oncologist. However, having said that, it is doubtful your Oncologist would recommend it but it is worth getting their view on the Research.

If, at the very least, it allows women who have had enough of AI's, to remain on adjunct therapy longer, then maybe thats also a conversation to be had.  I copied and pasted the following from my GP facebook website.

"Recent and emerging clinical research shows that Vitamin C does not interfere with chemotherapy or radiation therapy and that Vitamin C can be used in conjunction with medical therapies to support patient outcomes and improve their quality of life. Vitamin C is not a cure for cancer but clinical research shows it can be a very useful adjunct in treatment.

There was some discussion on IV vitamin C on the SBS program Insight. If you search for 2019 episode 4 - Vitamins and Supplements on Google you can watch the show using SBS On Demand.