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Integrative Cancer Treatment Services

Personalized Cancer Care with RGCC Testing & Therapies

Did you know that up to 98% of cancers can be prevented by maintaining healthy chronic vascular inflammation markers in the bloodstream? This type of “silent inflammation” is often called the secret killer. Managing it effectively can significantly lower the risk of cancer, including common types like breast and prostate cancer. 

At Merge Medical Center, we specialize in holistic and integrative cancer care. Our approach complements conventional methods, helps manage side effects of chemotherapy and radiation, and addresses root causes to restore overall health. As part of this care, we offer advanced testing and therapies through RGCC (Research Genetic Cancer Centre).

Supporting Cellular Health

Mitochondria are tiny structures inside nearly every cell that act as the cell’s energy factories. They take the food we eat and the oxygen we breathe and convert them into usable energy (called ATP) that powers every function in the body. Healthy mitochondria also help regulate cell growth, manage oxidative stress, and play a role in determining when a damaged cell should be removed. 

When mitochondria become damaged—through toxins, chronic inflammation, poor nutrition, or other stressors—cells can lose their ability to produce energy efficiently. In this state, many cells shift toward a less efficient form of energy production that relies heavily on sugar (glucose), even when oxygen is available. This metabolic shift creates an internal environment that favors uncontrolled cell growth and makes it easier for cancer cells to survive and multiply. Supporting mitochondrial health and reducing the fuel available to these cells is therefore an important part of creating a less favorable terrain for cancer. 

We focus on improving mitochondrial function while using a ketogenic dietary approach to help lower blood sugar. Clearing stored toxins is another critical piece, because toxins such as heavy metals, mold-related mycotoxins, pesticides, and environmental chemicals increase oxidative stress and further damage mitochondria. 

We utilize Vibrant America toxin testing to get a clear picture of toxic burden. This advanced urine-based testing measures heavy metals (such as lead, mercury, arsenic, and cadmium), mycotoxins from mold exposure, and a wide range of environmental toxins including pesticides, herbicides, plasticizers, and other industrial chemicals. Identifying these toxins helps us understand hidden contributors to inflammation, oxidative stress, and impaired cellular function so we can create a more targeted detoxification and support plan.

What Is RGCC?

RGCC is a specialized laboratory that uses a simple blood draw to analyze circulating tumor cells (CTCs)—cancer cells that have entered the bloodstream. These tests provide detailed information about the presence of cancer, its aggressiveness, and which customized approaches are most likely to work for your specific cancer cells. 

Key RGCC Tests

  • OncoTrace – Counts CTCs, identifies cell type, and assesses stemness markers that show how aggressive the cancer may be. Useful for baseline, follow-up, and recurrence checks. 
  • Onconomics Plus – Tests your cancer cells against chemotherapy drugs, targeted therapies, and natural substances to determine sensitivity and resistance. It also evaluates gene expression so we can create a custom-tailored regimen.  Many call this test a “liquid biopsy” given that it is just a blood draw.  

These tests support screening insights, baseline assessment, tracking progress, and guiding care decisions. 

RGCC Therapies & Supportive Care

  • Q-Restrain – A personalized infusion created using genetic information from your own cancer cells. It targets specific genetic sequences that help drive cancer cell activity and aims to reduce the signals that support growth and survival. 
  • Clavic-Q-RE – An autologous cell therapy that uses your own immune cells (including natural killer cells, dendritic cells, and others) to support the body’s immune response. 
  • Vaccine Prep (ATA) – A personalized vaccine prepared from components of your circulating tumor cells to help train the immune system to recognize cancer cells. 
  • Dendritic Cell Therapy – Uses your own dendritic cells, activated against your specific tumor markers, to help educate and strengthen immune recognition. 

As part of a customized and comprehensive RGCC-supported care plan, we also administer High-Dose IV Vitamin C infusions and MAH 10-pass IV ozone therapy. These supportive therapies help create an environment in your body that is less favorable for cancer cells, support the immune system, and assist patients in feeling better overall. 

Our goal is to combine advanced RGCC insights with nutrition, lifestyle guidance, mitochondrial support, toxin clearance, and therapies that address inflammation—so you receive more personalized, comprehensive, and effective options. 

We work with oncologists using Insulin Potentiated Therapy (IPT) is an alternative approach that gives insulin intravenously to create controlled mild hypoglycemia before administering low dose chemotherapy at roughly 10–25% of standard doses, based on the idea that cancer cells (with more insulin receptors and higher glucose demand) will preferentially take up the drugs while side effects are reduced; glucose is then given to restore blood sugar. We agree with Dr. Thomas N. Seyfried’s premise that  cancer is primarily a mitochondrial metabolic disease rather than a genetic one. Damaged mitochondria force tumor cells to rely on fermenting glucose and glutamine for energy (the Warburg effect). He promotes ketogenic metabolic therapy—calorie-restricted ketogenic diets that lower glucose while raising ketone bodies that healthy cells can use but most cancer cells cannot—combined with a “press-pulse” strategy of continuous metabolic pressure plus intermittent glutamine-targeting agents or low-dose drugs.

How can you screen for cancer using a blood sample?

  • RGCC offers Onco-D-Clare that is a revolutionary cancer screening blood test to detect cancer based on each person’s genetic profile at its earliest stages, even before symptoms appear. Onco-D-Clare uses modern liquid biopsy techniques to check the risk of all types of cancer except brain and CNS (central nervous system) tumors. Through an analysis of the DNA in the bloodstream, this genetic cancer testing method helps individuals stay proactive about their health by identifying potential cancer risks early, when treatment is most effective.  

    The Onco-D-Clare test has been clinically validated with an approximate accuracy of 93%. 

Our Focus is getting to the root cause of symptoms and treating them with natural solutions before disease sets in.

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Breast Cancer Prevention

Did you know breast cancer is largely preventable? While genetic factors such as BRCA1 and BRCA2 mutations contribute to some cases, over 95% of women diagnosed with breast cancer do not carry these genes.

So, what increases the risk for the other 70% of women? Factors like behaviors, lifestyle, diet, stress, and environmental toxins all play a significant role.

One critical aspect of prevention is maintaining balanced hormone levels. Declining progesterone levels in women’s late 30s can lead to a condition called Estrogen Dominance, a key factor in pre- and peri-menopausal breast cancer.

Here’s how to take a proactive approach:

  • Balance progesterone and estrogen levels.
  • Exercise regularly and maintain a nutrient-rich diet.
  • Limit alcohol consumption.
  • Avoid exposure to toxins like pesticides, plastics, and hair dyes.

Breast cancer prevention also benefits from early detection technologies, such as breast thermography, which can identify issues before they become serious.

Prostate Cancer and Testosterone

Many men fear prostate cancer and avoid restoring their testosterone levels to youthful ranges. However, research—including a 2004 study in the New England Journal of Medicine—reveals that high estrogen levels, combined with low testosterone, are more likely to cause prostate cancer than elevated testosterone levels.

The prostate gland may attempt to expand its vascular supply to access more testosterone, which can lead to uncontrolled growth and mutation, resulting in cancer. By restoring testosterone to a healthy, high-normal range, men can help the prostate function optimally and reduce cancer risks.

At Merge Medical Center, we use a multi-faceted holistic treatment for prostate cancer, focusing on restoring hormonal balance, replenishing essential nutrients, and improving overall health.

Why Choose Merge Medical Center?

Our holistic approach to cancer care is designed to address the root causes of symptoms and provide natural solutions that support lasting health. Whether you’re looking for prevention strategies or post-treatment recovery, our team of dedicated professionals is here to help.

Contact us today to take charge of your health with personalized, natural solutions!

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