Monday, June 2, 2025

I have cancer and a very elevated tumor marker. What does this mean and what can I do? Don't ditch your hope!

Hope is intrinsically linked to our emotional and spiritual well-being. When we abandon our soul and heart, we essentially forsake our connection to our hopes and dreams. Without these vital components, hope fades, leaving a void that can be difficult to recover from.


I am deeply sorry that you are facing this difficult and distressing situation. Receiving a cancer diagnosis and having an elevated tumor marker can be overwhelming. It is completely natural to feel a mix of emotions, from fear to confusion. However, it is essential that you seek to fully understand what an elevated tumor marker means and how you can best address your situation.


A tumor marker is essentially a substance produced in the body, often a protein, and whose presence can be detected in blood, urine, or other bodily fluids. Its primary function is to act as an indicator of cellular activity in the body, which includes not only cancer cells but also the body's responses to concomitant conditions. In optimal health, levels of these markers are usually low or undetectable.


It is important to clarify that an elevated tumor marker does not always mean uncontrolled cancer. Multiple factors can influence the elevation of these markers. In most cases, for example, concurrent (happening in your body at the same time of your cancer): infections, inflammation, or even certain benign conditions can cause an increase in the levels of these markers. Therefore, it's vital not to panic when faced with an elevated result. The key is to analyze this result in the context of other blood tests and, above all, in relation to your overall health.


In my experience, I've had patients whose tumor markers remained elevated but who showed significant improvements when the normal components of blood return to normal ranges, eventually leading to the normalization of those markers.


The interpretation of tumor marker results should be done in conjunction with other tests and the patient's clinical context. It's essential that you stay in touch with me. My experience allows me to provide you with a comprehensive and personalized approach, providing regular follow-up to monitor the evolution of these markers and other health parameters. Open communication with me is key; don't hesitate to share your concerns, questions, or any symptoms you may be experiencing. This will allow me to tailor your treatment and offer you the support you need. I'm here to help you understand what these results mean for you and what your next step should be.


Additionally, it's crucial to take care of yourself in every way possible, as every element of your lifestyle can influence your well-being. Nutrition plays a vital role in this process; choosing a balanced, nutrient-dense diet can help your body fight the disease. Including anti-inflammatory foods, such as fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grains, healthy fats, and lean proteins, can be beneficial but sometimes multiple mixes/combinations in one dish, they can produce alterations in liver tests. Likewise, staying well hydrated and considering reducing your consumption of sugars and processed foods can help your body function more efficiently.


Moderate exercise has also been shown to have positive effects on health during cancer treatment. Activities such as walking, yoga, or swimming can help improve your mood and overall well-being. Practicing stress-reduction techniques, such as meditation, deep breathing, or even art therapy, can be a powerful tool for managing the anxiety and stress that often accompany a cancer diagnosis.


If you decided to be treated with my treatment protocol, it's a program I learned more than 40 years ago with my father. It's an effective alternative treatment, and this targeted therapy eliminates cancer cells and promotes tissue repair. What I do isn't what your oncologist does, and they can't offer it to you because they aren't trained in my technique. Perhaps several doctors who came to my clinic in the past to take the basic course continue to do so, but they've fallen behind with the updates. There are also many doctors who read the description of the procedure online and claim to do it. So when you're under my care, rest assured that today there is no other doctor with my experience. What I do is based on the knowledge I learned from my father over more than 40 years, which over time has given me more experience to make the best decisions to achieve the best results. I always continue learning, even when the decisions I make don't produce the expected results. Finally, I can tell you that I have several patients—yes, several—many who have regained their health, beaten cancer, and survived for more than 32 years. I've received calls from patients or their families who were treated by my father in the 1960s. If I were to ask how many patients treated with traditional oncology survive beyond five years, it would be few.


Additionally, it's important to remember that each person is unique, and what works for one person may not be applicable to another. Emotional resilience and psychological support are equally important.


In conclusion, facing a cancer diagnosis and interpreting tumor markers is a complex process that requires a multifaceted approach. Maintain open communication with me, don't neglect or rely on scheduling your appointments for your treatment with me and prioritize your physical and emotional health. Hope and determination are powerful allies in this fight. If you have any further questions or need additional support, don't hesitate to ask. I'm here to offer you the information and support you need throughout this process.


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