Pre and Post Surgery IV Therapy for Cancer Patients
If you’re facing cancer surgery, preparing your body beforehand and supporting it afterwards may help your recovery. Our IV infusion programmes aim to support your nutrition and resilience before surgery, and your recovery once it’s done.
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Pre and Post Surgery IV Therapy
Cancer surgery is a major event for your body. Whether you’re having a tumour removed, a biopsy or a more complex procedure, the demands on your system are significant. How well you recover depends in part on how strong and well-nourished your body is going in.
At Wellbeing Medical Group, we offer IV infusion programmes designed specifically for cancer patients before and after surgery. Pre-operative infusions aim to support your nutritional status and overall resilience before surgery. Post-operative infusions aim to support healing and give your body the nutrients it needs while it recovers.
Every programme is designed by Dr Saskia based on your diagnosis, your surgical plan and your individual needs. We work alongside your surgical team, not instead of them.
Our clinical team specialises in integrative cancer care. Every member understands the unique needs of cancer patients and stays up to date with the latest research so that your protocol reflects current best practice.
Our clinic on Tower Bridge Road is easily accessible by public transport and within walking distance of London Bridge station. We’ve designed the space to feel calm and private
From the moment you arrive, our team is here to look after you. The clinic is a quiet, comfortable space where you can relax during your therapy.
We offer flexible scheduling around your hospital treatment calendar. Booking is straightforward and our team will help you find times that work.
We begin with a free consultation with our Medical Advisory Team to understand your diagnosis and treatment history. Dr Saskia and the medical team will then recommend the right therapies for your situation and provide clear pricing. There is no obligation to proceed.
What Our Surgery Support Programme Aims to Do
Your personalised infusion programme is designed to:
Support your body before surgery
Surgery puts your body under pressure. Pre-operative infusions aim to make sure you go into your procedure as well-nourished as possible.
Cancer and its treatment can leave you short of key nutrients. IV delivery puts vitamins, minerals and amino acids straight into your bloodstream, so how well your gut absorbs them is not a factor.
Post-operative infusions provide nutrients your body uses for tissue repair as it heals after surgery.
Many patients feel very tired after surgery. Our post-operative protocols aim to support your energy as you recover.
Large-scale clinical trials on IV therapy before and after cancer surgery are limited. Good nutrition is known to matter for wound healing and recovery, and our protocols are designed with that in mind. Dr Saskia will explain what the evidence does and does not show at your consultation.
“Even in the absence of extensive clinical research specific to pre-operative IV therapy, it is clear from both clinical practice and biological rationale that vitamins, minerals and amino acids play a vital role in recovery and tissue repair. Supporting the body with these essential nutrients may also help to reduce the risk of complications such as infections after surgical procedures.”
- Dr Saskia Kloppenburg Vieth, Consultant in Integrative Oncology
Our Patients’ Stories
Fiona
Diagnosis: Adenocarcinoma non-small cell lung cancer
After one cycle of chemotherapy and immunotherapy, Fiona decided the side effects were too much. She came to us looking for a different way to support her body alongside her hospital care.
Dr Saskia reviewed her biopsy results, designed an integrative plan around her needs, and worked with her throughout.
Her oncologist monitored her progress closely — and Fiona was able to maintain her quality of life and disease stability.
Graeme
Diagnosis: Adenocarcinoma Oesophagus
Graeme contacted us before he’d even had his final diagnosis confirmed.
He wanted to be prepared — to have a plan that worked alongside whatever his NHS team recommended.
Dr Saskia built an integrative care plan around his surgery and treatment, focused on strengthening his body and managing side effects.
Isis
Diagnosis: Hodgkin Lymphoma
Isis was facing six months of chemotherapy for an aggressive diagnosis.
She came to us wanting to do everything she could to reduce side effects and give the chemotherapy the best chance of working.
Dr Saskia designed an intensive protocol alongside her hospital treatment, and Isis committed fully — attending every session and immersing herself in the research behind her care.
Contact us for a free consultation.
Mon – Fri 9:00am – 6:00pm
- 185 Tower Bridge Road, London
Mon – Fri 9:00am – 6:00pm
- 185 Tower Bridge Road, London
Pre & Post Surgery IV Therapy — Common Questions
Ideally, we begin your pre-operative infusion programme as early as possible before your surgery date. This gives your body time to build up its nutritional reserves. Dr Saskia will design a timeline based on your specific surgical plan.
If your surgery is coming up quickly, a shorter course may still be worthwhile. Contact us as soon as you know your surgery date and we’ll work with whatever time is available.
Your infusion programme is personalised to your needs, but typically includes a carefully designed combination of vitamins, minerals and amino acids that your body needs for tissue repair and recovery. The specific formulation depends on your diagnosis, your nutritional status and your surgical plan.
Everything is designed by Dr Saskia and administered by our specialist nursing team under full medical supervision.
This depends on your surgery and your surgical team’s advice. We coordinate with your hospital care team to ensure the timing is right. In most cases, post-operative infusions can begin once you’re medically stable and your surgeon is happy for you to proceed.
Our nursing team can deliver post-operative infusions at our London clinic or at your home, whichever is more comfortable during your recovery.
Good nutrition plays an important part in recovery from surgery. Vitamins, minerals and amino acids are needed for wound healing and tissue repair. IV delivery puts these nutrients straight into the bloodstream, so how well your gut absorbs them is not a factor.
Large-scale clinical trials on pre-operative IV therapy for cancer patients are limited, so we cannot promise a faster recovery. We are always honest about the level of evidence behind our recommendations, and Dr Saskia will go through this with you.
Surgery Preparation at Home — Anywhere in the UK
Your therapy plan is still designed by Dr Saskia and overseen by our medical team. The only difference is where your infusion is given.
- Pre and post-operative infusions delivered at your home
- Nurses available across the UK
- Therapy plan designed by Dr Saskia, delivered locally
- Same protocol and medical oversight as our London clinic
