Backed by growing research and decades of clinical use, IVC is a powerful therapy that may help improve treatment outcomes, reduce side effects, and support your body’s resilience during cancer care.
Unlike oral vitamin C, which is limited in how much the body can absorb, IVC delivers high concentrations of ascorbate directly into the bloodstream, reaching levels that can selectively target and weaken cancer cells without harming healthy tissue. Early clinical trials have confirmed that this therapy is safe and suggest it may play a role in suppressing tumour growth across various cancer types.
IVC is not meant to replace standard treatments like chemotherapy or radiation—but it can enhance them. When used alongside conventional therapies, high-dose vitamin C may act synergistically to increase cancer cell sensitivity to treatment while also mitigating side effects such as fatigue, nausea, and toxicity. Patients often report feeling more energized, clearer-headed, and better able to tolerate their primary cancer therapies.
Vitamin C is a potent antioxidant, playing a vital role in immune function, collagen production, and tissue repair. Its use in cancer care was first explored nearly 50 years ago by renowned scientist Linus Pauling, and today, it remains a valuable tool in integrative oncology.
At the Marsden Centre, your IVC treatment is tailored to your unique diagnosis, treatment plan, and health goals—administered safely by our experienced medical team in a calm, supportive setting.
When you’re facing cancer, every supportive measure matters. Intravenous Vitamin C therapy is one way we help you stay stronger, more comfortable, and better supported on your path to healing.
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No, Vitamin C is not a cure for cancer. However, high-dose intravenous vitamin C (IVC) has been studied for its supportive role in cancer care. Research shows that at high doses, IVC may help improve quality of life, reduce side effects of conventional treatments, and support immune function. Some studies have also demonstrated its ability to slow tumor progression or increase the effectiveness of certain therapies—but it is always used as part of an integrative care plan, not as a replacement for standard treatments.
We determine the appropriate dose based on your medical history, cancer type, treatment goals, and lab testing (including a G6PD test to ensure safety). Dosage is personalized and adjusted over time, often starting lower and increasing as tolerated. Because high-dose vitamin C requires levels only achievable via IV, our experienced clinical team ensures your therapy is both effective and safe.
Most research shows that high-dose IV vitamin C can be safely combined with many forms of chemotherapy, and may even enhance their effectiveness (a process known as chemosensitization). However, there are a few chemotherapy agents where caution is warranted. At the Marsden Centre, we carefully review your current treatment plan to ensure compatibility and avoid combinations where there may be negative interactions.
While oral vitamin C has benefits, the body can only absorb a limited amount through the digestive system—usually peaking at doses over 2 grams. High-dose IV vitamin C bypasses the gut, achieving blood levels 50–100 times higher than oral dosing. This is necessary to reach the concentrations shown to have cytotoxic (cancer cell-killing) effects in research studies.
Our team brings together expertise in naturopathic medicine, environmental health and integrative cancer care, grounded in both scientific research and time-honoured natural approaches.
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