There are numerous tests that help us evaluate and improve the “terrain” that encourages cancer growth. There are also cancer markers that reflect the extent of cancer presence and help us guide treatment.
Inflammation
- Sedimentation rate (ESR), C-reactive protein (CRP), LDH isoenzymes
- Ferritin, Interleukin 6, IL 8, Galectin-3, homocysteine, uric acid
Infections & Immune
- Viral titers for Ebstein-Barr virus, Cytomegalovirus
- Natural killer cell activity
Circulation & Angiogenesis
- Vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), copper, ceruloplasmin
Toxins
- Heavy metals
- Environmental toxins, mold toxins
- Liver enzymes (GGT), 8-hydroxy-deoxyguanosine
Nutrients
- Spectracell, Genova or similar nutrient panels
- Selected – Vitamin D, iron, b12, selenium
Digestive Health
- Delayed Food allergy testing / elimination through Immunolabs.com
- Comprehensive digestive stool analysis – dysbiosis, leaky gut, enzyme insufficiency, parasites
Hormones
- Thyroid – TSH, free t4, free t3, reverse t3, total T3
- Cortisol – salivary testing to get 4 samples throughout the daytime
- Sex hormones as indicated
Metabolism
- Fasting blood sugar, insulin, Hemoglobin A1C, IGF-1 (growth hormone)
Cancer Markers
- As indicated – CEA, CA-125, PSA, etc
Genetics
- Read “Feel Good Nutrigenomics” by Amy Yasko – Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms (SNPs)
- Test through 23andme.com
- Get data summary from geneticgenie.org
Basic Panel
ESR, CRP, LDH, Ferritin, Iron and % iron saturation, copper, ceruloplasmin, insulin, HbA1c, Vitamin D, Vitamin B12, G6PD
