A method for the treatment of cancer is provided wherein a cancer recognition (CARE) antigen or CARE antibody is administered to a patient. Administration of the CARE antigen or antibody will induce an immune or promote a response of IgM CARE antibodies which will bind to CARE antigen bound to cancer cells, inducing an immune response to destroy the cancer cells. Subsequent to said treatment, ELISA assays may be used to detect levels of said CARE antigen to monitor the efficacy of the treatment, and to govern the further administration of CARE antigens.
