Feces and Absolute Lymphocyte Count (ALC)
Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong: "The Disease of Cancer is a Symptom. The Root Cause is a Collapse of the Immune System."
A startling discovery is changing everything we know about cancer and longevity. The key isn't found in a new drug, but in a simple, often-ignored number on your blood test: the Absolute Lymphocyte Count (ALC).
As Dr. Soon-Shiong explains, if your ALC drops below 1000 cells/μL (a condition known as lymphopenia), the statistical risk of a shortened lifespan increases dramatically. This isn't a new theory; it's a clinical fact supported by hundreds of publications spanning decades.
The data is undeniable: whether for breast, lung, pancreatic, or any other cancer, lymphopenia consistently predicts a significantly worse outcome. The reason is profound in its simplicity.
Your ALC is your immune army. These lymphocytes and T-cells are your body's only dedicated soldiers to fight infection, prevent cancer, and stop metastasis. A low count means the front line is defenseless.
We have been treating the symptom—the tumor—while ignoring the root cause. The disease is not the cancer; the cancer is a symptom of a failed immune system.
This is a fundamental paradigm shift. The future of medicine lies in treating the host, not just the disease. By restoring immune competence, we don't just attack one illness; we empower the body to defend itself against many.
It is a simple, yet profound, unlocking of a new era in healthcare.