Observational studyIntegrative cancer therapies
Impact of Sodium Ascorbate High Dose on Quality of Life and Pain in Patients Diagnosed With and Treated for Terminal Cancer (Real-World Data Study).
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Abstract
Cancer pain is a complex issue of significant importance in daily clinical practice, requiring a multidimensional approach. Approximately 90% of cancer pain cases can be effectively managed through the appropriate and often combined use of pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments. In addition to the analgesic drugs outlined in the WHO analgesic ladder, the concurrent use of adjuvant drugs may be considered, which are sometimes essential for effective cancer pain management. These treatments can be adjusted based on the presence of inflammatory processes and oxidative stress. METHODOLOGY: This is an observational, descriptive, retrospective, real-world data study conducted in daily practice at the Country Medical Center in Bogotá, Colombia. It involved patients with any type of cancer diagnosis who were receiving chemotherapy, radiotherapy, oncological surgery, and/or hormonal therapy. From 2018 to 2023, protocols for intravenous high dose of sodium ascorbate were applied, resulting in a sample of 92 patients.
resultsThe administration of sodium ascorbate at dose of 100 to 300 and 300 to 600 mg/kg/day showed statistically significant improvements in quality of life (
conclusionsIt is possible that by controlling or reducing inflammation, pain sensation can be decreased, therefore high dose of an antioxidant such as sodium ascorbate may be an alternative to improve oxidative stress and inflammation as an adjuvant to analgesic prescription according to pain management guidelines for cancer patients.
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