Supplementation with Oral Vitamin C Prior to and during Myeloablative Chemotherapy and Autologous Haematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation: A Pilot Study

Supplementation with Oral Vitamin C Prior to and during Myeloablative Chemotherapy and Autologous Haematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation: A Pilot Study

Chemotherapy-related side effects are common in patients undergoing myeloablative chemotherapy and haematopoietic stem cell transplantation. Some, such as oral mucositis, are believed to be due to enhanced oxidative stress and inflammation. Vitamin C, a potent antioxidant with anti-inflammatory prop...

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Main Authors: Anitra C. Carr, Emma Vlasiuk, Masuma Zawari, Natalie Meijer, Carolyn Lauren, Sean MacPherson, Jonathan Williman, Stephen T. Chambers
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-09-01
Series:Antioxidants
Subjects:
vitamin C
ascorbic acid
chemotherapy
haematopoietic stem cell transplantation
HSCT
quality of life
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3921/11/10/1949

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