A wealth of pertinent literature suggests that tumor development is inextricably linked to both immune function and nutritional status (25, 26), Research findings suggest that decreased levels of albumin are linked to unfavorable outcomes in malignant conditions (27, 28), decreased levels of albumin may impair the immune function of the body, leading to a reduction in the immune response against cancer cells and promoting tumor development (29, 30). The gene discussed is ALB; the disease is cancer.