Intravenous Dichloroacetate in Supportive Cancer Care

What is dichloroacetate?

Dichloroacetate (DCA) is a medication which is sometimes used “off-label” for cancer. This means the drug is not approved for use in cancer. DCA has been used in medicine for other conditions, mostly for rare mitochondrial diseases.

What is DCA used for?

DCA has been prescribed to reduce tumour size, stabilize disease, improve survival, and reduce cancer related symptoms. DCA is an experimental treatment. DCA should not be considered an alternative to chemotherapy or other approved cancer treatments.

To read more about IV DCA - download the research summary. 

IV therapies at the CHI are supportive and not intended as alternatives to chemotherapy, radiation, surgery or other hospital based treatments.

IV treatments are provided in a group setting at the CHI by Registered Nurses (RNs) and IV-certified Naturopathic Doctors (NDs).

Eligibility for IV therapy is determined through visits with your CHI care team including a naturopathic doctor, integrative & functional medicine practitioner and nurse practitioner. IV therapies are not suitable for every patient under our care.

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