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Author's Preface
How to read this book

Part I.
General Reader's Guide - Understanding Vitamin C and Cancer

Chapter 1.
What is Vitamin C?
1.1 The Role and Importance of Vitamin C
1.2 Absorption and metabolism in the body
1.3 What are antioxidants?
1.4 Vitamin C Deficiency and Scurvy

Chapter 2.
Vitamin C and Cancer: How Does It Work?
2.1 What is cancer?
2.2 Hypothesis of anticancer effect of vitamin C
2.3 Immune System and Vitamin C
2.4 Usual dose vs. therapeutic high dose

Chapter 3.
The History and Controversy of Vitamin C Therapy
3.1 Eradication of scurvy and the discovery of vitamin C
3.2 Until the emergence of vitamin C in cancer treatment
3.3 Linus Pauling and the Era of High-Dose Vitamin C
3.4 The emergence and stagnation of the controversy
3.5 Re-examination of the modern era
Chapter 4.
Cancer Patients and Vitamin C: A Vivid Story
4.1 Stories of improving the quality of life and anticancer effects in cancer patients
4.2 Lessons from various cases

Chapter 5.
Using Vitamin C in Your Daily Life
5.1 Vitamin C intake through food
5.2 Choosing and Taking Vitamin C Supplements
5.3 When Cancer Patients Consider Vitamin C Therapy
5.4 Vitamin C with Lifestyle Habits

Part II.
Expert Edition - Clinical Applications of High-Dose Intravenous Vitamin C Therapy

Chapter 6.
The Scientific Basis of High-Dose Intravenous Vitamin C Therapy
6.1 Pharmacology of High-Dose Intravenous Vitamin C Therapy
6.2 Cancer cell killing mechanism
6.3 Tumor Microenvironment and Collagen Influence
6.4 High-Dose Vitamin C and Genomic/Epigenetic Effects
Chapter 7.
Clinical studies and evidence for high-dose intravenous vitamin C therapy
7.1 Summary of Laboratory and Animal Studies
7.2 Early Clinical Trials (1970s and 1980s): The Beginning of Expectations and Controversy
7.3 Resurgence - Small-Scale Clinical Trials (1990s-2000s): Renewed Interest
7.4 Recent clinical trials (since 2010): Combination with standard treatment and quality-of-life-focused studies
7.5 Comprehensive evaluation and meta-analysis

Chapter 8.
High-Dose Intravenous Vitamin C Therapy in Practice: Preparation and Administration
8.1 Preparation of high-dose intravenous vitamin C preparations
8.2 Dose determination and dilution method
8.3 Route of administration and medical devices
8.4 Injection rate and monitoring
8.5 Measurement of blood vitamin C concentration
8.6 Treatment Schedule and Duration

Chapter 9.
Safety and Side Effect Management of High-Dose Intravenous Vitamin C Therapy
9.1 Overall Safety Profile
9.2 G6PD deficiency and hemolytic reactions
9.3 Kidney side effects and countermeasures
9.4 Fluid Overload and Sodium Load
9.5 Other side effects and precautions
9.6 How to respond when side effects occur

Chapter 10.
Vitamin C and Integrative Cancer Treatment
10.1 Concurrent use with oral nutritional therapy
10.2 Concomitant use with other injection therapies
10.3 Concurrent use with chemotherapy (anticancer drugs)
10.4 Concomitant use with radiation therapy
10.5 Patient Management and Multidisciplinary Collaboration
Chapter 11.
Conclusion
11.1 Role in Integrated Oncology Therapy
11.2 Future Research Tasks
11.3 A Letter to Our Readers

[supplement]
Glossary of Terms
Korean high-dose intravenous vitamin C therapy protocol
Sample Information and Consent Form for High-Dose Intravenous Vitamin C Therapy
Sample simplified consent form for high-dose intravenous vitamin C therapy
Sample High-Dose Intravenous Vitamin C Therapy Chart Documentation Form
Types of domestic injections required for high-dose intravenous vitamin C therapy
Download the supplementary materials | Introduction of doctors providing treatment cases

References

Browse (Index)

Author's Preface

For the past 15 years, applying high-dose intravenous vitamin C therapy to cancer patients and studying and sharing experiences with many doctors through activities at the Korean Society of Clinical Oncology and Metabolism has been a continuous process of exploration and learning.
Looking back, the patients who never lost hope and willingly participated in new treatments even during the difficult course of their illnesses were my greatest teachers, and my fellow doctors, both senior and junior, who passionately shared their concerns and sought a path with me were living textbooks.

As I navigate the vast and deep sea of ​​integrative oncology, high-dose intravenous vitamin C has sometimes been a compass, keeping me on track and at other times a sharp tool that allows me to see the hidden facets of the giant iceberg that is cancer.
The process of first encountering high-dose intravenous vitamin C therapy, poring over relevant papers, seeking advice from pioneers, carefully applying it in actual clinical practice, sharing the joys and sorrows of life with patients, and engaging in fierce discussions and communication with fellow doctors based on that experience, all became invaluable nutrients that went beyond simply accumulating medical knowledge and enriched my life itself.

High-dose intravenous vitamin C therapy is a field for which there is no established textbook.
Even at this very moment, new research results are continuously being published in laboratories and hospitals around the world, but much remains unknown about their mechanisms, efficacy, and safety.
It's a challenging yet fascinating field that requires constantly tracking the latest knowledge, applying it to clinical experience, and approaching the true nature of the field, like piecing together a giant puzzle piece by piece.
We speak cautiously of hope, but we must also proceed cautiously, always mindful of the limitations and uncertainties of scientific evidence.

This book, "Vitamin C and Cancer," was written with the intention of creating a guide for all those seeking to safely and effectively administer high-dose intravenous vitamin C therapy, based on knowledge and considerations accumulated through past clinical experience and academic activities.
We have been particularly interested in integrative medicine cancer treatment and have strived to provide practical assistance to medical professionals who are trying to introduce high-dose intravenous vitamin C therapy into clinical practice, as well as to patients and their families who are seeking to find new possibilities and not give up hope in the difficult journey of cancer.

I sincerely hope that this book will serve as a guide tailored to each reader's needs.
For general readers, we hope this will help them gain a proper understanding of vitamin C and develop a balanced perspective in the fight against cancer. For professionals, we hope this will serve as a strong partner in the safe and effective use of high-dose intravenous vitamin C therapy based on evidence.

Of course, it is impossible to cover everything about high-dose intravenous vitamin C therapy in one book.
Research is ongoing and knowledge will be constantly updated.
We promise to continuously improve and develop the first edition through future revisions.

How to read this book

This book, "Vitamin C and Cancer," was written for patients battling cancer, their family members who are steadfastly supporting them, and all the medical professionals who do their best for patients.
We hope to provide you with accurate scientific information and the latest research on high-dose intravenous (IVC) vitamin C therapy in an accessible manner, to help you make informed decisions as you embark on the challenging journey of cancer treatment.
This book is divided into two large parts to make it easy to find and read according to the readership.

Part I.
General Reader's Guide - Understanding Vitamin C and Cancer (Chapters 1-5)
This chapter is for patients or families who are new to cancer, and anyone who wants to learn about vitamin C in an easy and comfortable way.
Starting with the basics of what vitamin C is and what it does in our bodies, we'll provide a friendly explanation of the core concepts of cancer and various hypotheses and fascinating historical stories about how vitamin C can affect cancer.
It also includes honest experiences from actual patients (Chapter 4) and tips for effectively using vitamin C in daily life (Chapter 5), making it easy for anyone to read and relate to.
We tried to use as few difficult medical terms as possible and use analogies to help understanding.

Recommended Reading: Patients and their families can naturally broaden their overall understanding of vitamin C and cancer by reading Part 1 of this book from beginning to end.

Part II.
Expert Edition - Clinical Applications of High-Dose Intravenous Vitamin C Therapy (Chapters 6-11)
This section contains specialized and in-depth content for medical professionals, including doctors, pharmacists, nurses, and researchers who directly care for patients in the medical field.
This comprehensive introduction covers the scientific background of high-dose intravenous vitamin C therapy (Chapter 6), the latest clinical research results and their implications (Chapter 7), specific preparation and administration methods in actual treatment settings (Chapter 8), side effect management for safe treatment (Chapter 9), and effective strategies when used in conjunction with existing standard treatments (Chapter 10).

Recommended Reading: Healthcare professionals can either read the book from beginning to end, looking for the information they need, or they can read it from beginning to end, working their way up through the material from the beginning to the latest.
Part 1 in particular can be of great help when consulting with patients.

How to Use Reference Materials

References: References to technical content in the text are simply cited with the author's name and year of publication. Detailed bibliographic information can be easily found in the alphabetical bibliography at the end of the book.
For those who want to study more deeply, please refer to this.

Glossary and Index: At the back of the book, you'll find a glossary of important medical terms and abbreviations that appear throughout the text, along with an index to help you quickly find the information you need.

I sincerely hope that this book will serve as a helpful guide tailored to each of your needs, providing you with sound and helpful information about vitamin C and cancer treatment.
However, please use the contents of this book only as reference material, and be sure to consult with your medical professional before making any actual treatment or important medical decisions.