Our approach
EICT focuses on providing Edmonton effective evidence based natural cancer treatments.We work alongside standard treatments to reduce side effects, improve energy, immune function and treatment outcomes. We also provide a range of effective treatments after standard treatments have ended. |
We focus on advanced infusion therapies
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Integrative
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Prior to surgery |
During Chemotherapy |
During Radiation |
We welcome cancer patients at any stage of their cancer journey.EICT provides effective solutions to improve outcomes of surgery, chemotherapy and radiation. |
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Surgery Support |
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EICT provides IV nutritional support prior to and immediately after surgery.Vitamin C, Zinc and Selenium are given intravenously to improve immune function and healing. We also ensure patients are taking modified citrus pectin (MCP) to reduce micrometastases after surgery. MCP is helpful in breast, colon and prostate cancer and melanoma. Green tea extract is often added as well to reduce growth of new blood vessels. Protein shakes, as well as Zinc, Vitamin C and A are given orally to improve tissue healing and recovery. |
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Chemotherapy Support |
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We often augment chemotherapy with both oral and intravenous options.
We only support a chemotherapy with natural agents if there is published evidence suggesting synergy. For instance, in pancreatic cancer, oral curcumin will be added to gemcitabine. Information gleaned from various published reports suggests synergy with many common chemotherapies |
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Radiation Support |
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Our preference is to space IV Vitamin C treatments from Radiation treatments.Evidence exists for both synergy and antagonism of IVC and radiation. Curcumin, Melatonin and Ashwaganda are some of our favorite radiation therapy supports. Curcumin can act as a radiosensitizer for various cancers: lymphoma, sarcoma, prostate, gynecologic, pancreas, liver, colorectal, breast, lung, head/neck, and glioma. Curcumin and melatonin can prevent radiation dermatitis. |
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Four stage
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Dietary Changes | Nutritional Supplements | Injectable Treatments |
Off Label Medications |
Advanced
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Dietary Changes |
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Low sugar diets have relevance to breast, prostate and gastrointestinal cancers in particular, by lowering IGF-1.Human tumors stimulated by insulin include breast cancer, colon cancer, various leukemia cells lines & melanoma. |
Nutritional Supplements |
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There is a massive amount of information regarding use of supplements and cancer.You will be given supplements to meet the specific needs of your case. |
Intravenous Therapies |
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Our clinic uses a few key injectable therapies:IV Vitamin-C, & IV Alpha Lipoic Acid and Mistletoe |
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