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The Use of Antioxidants with First-Line Chemotherapy in Two Cases of Ovarian Cancer

This case report presents two patients with advanced epithelial ovarian cancer (Stage IIIC) who underwent standard first-line chemotherapy with carboplatin and paclitaxel, combined with high-dose antioxidant therapy. The antioxidant regimen included oral supplements (vitamin C, vitamin E, beta-carotene, coenzyme Q10, and a multivitamin/mineral complex) and intravenous vitamin C (60 grams

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June 26, 2025 No Comments

Mistletoe as complementary treatment in patients with advanced non-small-cell lung cancer treated with carboplatin-based combinations: a randomised phase II study

This 2013 randomized phase II study evaluated the efficacy and safety of adding mistletoe extract (Iscador) to carboplatin-based chemotherapy in patients with advanced non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC). The study found that patients receiving mistletoe extract experienced improved quality of life, including better emotional and functional well-being, compared to those receiving

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A Retrospective Study of Gemcitabine and Carboplatin With or Without Intravenous Vitamin C on Patients With Advanced Triple-Negative Breast Cancer

This retrospective study examines the effectiveness of combining gemcitabine and carboplatin chemotherapy with or without intravenous vitamin C in patients with advanced triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC). The results suggest that adding vitamin C to chemotherapy may improve treatment outcomes, with patients showing enhanced response rates and potentially reduced side effects.

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June 26, 2025 No Comments