Vitamin C intravenously before or after their BC dx?

Since vitamin C is well absorbed when taken orally, what is the advantage of getting it in an IV? Seems like you risk infection or infiltration (fluid entering tissue instead of vein), without any advantage over the oral route.  

As mentioned above, by using intravenous, the vitamin C concentration can greatly exceed that possible through the oral route.  At high concentrations, they no longer act like an anti-oxident, but instead have a cytotoxic effect.  Naturopaths can perform the infusion.  The proponents of vitamin c infusions claim that it is toxic to the cancer cells at high concentration, and not cytotoxic to healthy cells.  It's an area the probably should be researched to evaluate whether it is safe and effective.  I would be reluctant to try it unless it is further researched, or my last hope.

http://www.cmaj.ca/cgi/content/full/174/7/937

I routinely get vitamin c iv's from my naturopath. I also get a nutritional iv with b's, etc since I am vegetarian. I have no ill effects thus far from them, and feel great afterwards.

Kickbutt website. Thanks again Irish!!

I don't know anything about the at home version...but Irish's website lays out how to do it.

trasia, On pdazzler website look on the right hand list of items and go to liposomal Vitamin C. Open it up and the recipe and directions are there along with where to find what you need to make it at home. I order most from Swanson or PureBulk or Vitamin C Foundation. He tells you where to find the ultrasonic also.

Thatgirl: Yes you can administer it to yourself at home because you drink it. No IV needed and the solution keeps in the frig for a month. I make a months supply at a time.

FWIW, my RO said no antioxidant supplements during radiation Tx. My hubby (who studied physics in grad school) confirmed that radiation requires oxidation, so taking antioxidants during Tx would reduce the effectiveness.  But I think once you're off active Tx, it might be worth considering. (if you want to do research, you can try Pub Med. Not sure if anyone has a long term track record or test that have been replicated).

Previously, I had read about that treatment. VIT C flush very quickly from your body, so I wonder how effective it is in mega-doses. Any potential side effects, like stress on your liver? ?? FWIW, I'd heard that Linus Pauling (Mr. Vit C) had his theories discredited. I did a quick google search and he's showing up on the quackwatch.com website. ;(  Just an FYI in case you're looking for other opinions. I don't know enough about this myself, but FYI.

Crabbiepattie do tell how things work out, because I am very interested.

The articles say: "Vitamin C appears to act synergistically with other nutrients in the diet to oppose cancer. On the other hand, high doses of vitamin C may extinguish the anti-cancer effects of some other micronutrients known to be protective against breast cancer."

"While various antioxidants found in fruits, vegetables and other foods have been shown to help protect against breast cancer development and metastasis, some of the same micronutrients might enable breast cancer cells to survive such treatment, especially if taken in concentrated form".

Are they talking about vitamin C in diet only, or is this applicable to the IV aswell (as one receives a very high dose)?

Hi 3lilgirl, did you take the vit c infusion while on chemo? I am just curious if its possible to do that....