What Is RGCC Screening and Can It Help You Beat Cancer?
If you or someone you love has cancer, you know how hard it is to make sense of all the options. There are dozens of treatments, tests, and opinions, and it can feel like you’re just guessing what will actually help.
That’s where RGCC screening comes in. This test gives you and your doctor a detailed, personalized look at how your specific cancer behaves, what treatments it may respond to, and how aggressive it is. It’s one of the most advanced tools available for truly personalized cancer care.
Let’s break it down in simple terms.
What Is RGCC Screening?
RGCC stands for Research Genetic Cancer Center. This company specializes in advanced cancer testing using a simple blood draw. Unlike standard tests that focus only on where cancer started, RGCC looks at how the cancer is acting—and what’s likely to work against it.
It’s a bit like sending a spy into enemy territory. Instead of guessing which tools might help, you get hard data on what’s actually happening inside your body and what treatments are likely to be most effective.
This is part of what’s known as functional medicine or integrative oncology—looking at the whole person and using both traditional and natural tools to support healing.
What Does the RGCC Test Look For?
The RGCC test gives a wide range of insights, depending on which version of the test is ordered. Some of the most common include:
Circulating Tumor Cells (CTCs): These are cancer cells that have broken off from the original tumor and are floating in your bloodstream. Finding these early may give you a head start in preventing the spread.
Cancer Stem Cells: These are the “roots” of cancer. They’re hard to kill and may be responsible for relapses. RGCC can detect these cells so you can target them more directly.
Chemotherapy and Natural Agent Sensitivity: RGCC can test how your cancer cells respond to various treatments, including standard chemo drugs and natural compounds like curcumin, resveratrol, and others. This helps you avoid wasting time and energy on treatments that don’t work.
Genetic Markers and Mutations: The test can also scan for specific gene changes that may affect how your cancer grows, or how it might respond to different therapies.
In short, it’s one of the most detailed, comprehensive cancer tests available.
Why RGCC Screening Matters
Traditional cancer care often uses a “one-size-fits-all” approach. Two people with the same type of cancer may get the exact same treatment, even if their bodies respond very differently.
RGCC flips that script.
By showing how your unique cancer responds to different drugs, therapies, and even natural compounds, you can work with your doctor to create a plan that’s tailored to you. You can also:
Avoid toxic treatments that aren’t likely to help
Get ahead of cancer spread by spotting circulating cells early
Monitor remission with more precision
Explore both conventional and natural options, backed by lab results
For many people, this means a clearer plan and more peace of mind.
Who Should Consider RGCC Screening?
RGCC testing is ideal for people who want more personalized answers. That includes:
People currently going through cancer treatment who want to see which therapies are most effective
People in remission who want to check for lingering cancer cells or stem cells
People with a family history of cancer who want a proactive screening
People exploring natural or integrative treatment options and want data to support their plan
It’s especially helpful for those who feel like they’ve hit a wall with standard treatment or want to avoid unnecessary chemo or radiation.
How Does the Test Work?
The process is simple:
Meet with our team to discuss your case, current medications, supplements and lab options.
A blood sample is drawn and shipped to the RGCC lab in Greece. .
Over 2–3 weeks, the lab runs a deep analysis of your cancer cells.
Results are sent back to our medical team, who will meet with you to explain the results, and helps you use the information to guide your next steps.
There’s no radiation, surgery, or risky procedures involved. It’s just a blood draw—and a lot of science.
What Are the Risks?
RGCC testing is safe. The only real risk is the same as with any blood test—minor discomfort or bruising at the site.
It’s also important to know that not all oncologists are familiar with RGCC or use it as part of their protocol. That’s why it’s often used in functional medicine or integrative care settings, where doctors focus on root causes and customized treatments.
If you’re interested in it, find a provider who understands how to interpret and apply the results whether it’s IV therapy, lifestyle changes or supplements. That’s where we come in! The team at WellSpot IV and our lead medical provider, Courtney Garner, APRN, will help put a customized care plan together for you with natural and IV options. We recommend patients take their results to their oncology as well, in particular, when seeking chemotherapies or biologic treatments.
Find Your Path
Facing cancer can feel like walking through a fog. You’re overwhelmed with choices, and it’s hard to know what will actually help. RGCC screening is one of the best tools out there for clearing that fog and giving you a path forward.
It doesn’t replace your oncologist—it empowers you to ask better questions, explore smarter options, and make choices that fit your body and your goals.
If you want to learn more about whether RGCC screening is right for you, give us a call at WellSpot IV. Our team can walk you through your options, answer your questions, and help you take the next step with clarity and confidence.
