A method of increasing effectiveness of breast cancer treatment or recovery using a medical food. This breast cancer medical food consists of transfer factor, lactic acid generating bacteria, and/or glucans in appropriate combinations. The breast cancer medical food, administered correctly, reduces cortisol levels and enhances immune function. This method is applied to breast cancer patients with high cortisol levels. Dosage amounts are adjusted for client weight. Consumption frequency and dosage may be adjusted in response to cortisol measurements and killer T-cell-counts. Typically, consumption of the breast cancer medical food is done under professional supervision, and may be combined with other treatment strategies.
