Melatonin in the Cancer Protocol: Why This Hormone Is Non-Negotiable

Melatonin has been hiding in plain sight. What most people think of as a gentle sleep aid is, in reality, a potent bioactive hormone with direct and indirect anti-cancer properties. And in integrative oncology, it’s being used in doses that would make your grocery store gummies blush.
This Tier 3 guide goes beyond theory. Below, you'll find clinical data, practical dosing schedules, real-world usage tips, and how I’d use melatonin as part of a full-scale cancer healing strategy.
🧠 Why Melatonin Belongs in a Cancer Protocol
Let’s start with the “why.” Melatonin’s relevance in cancer healing comes down to four key mechanisms: