Understanding fungal DNA in cancer tumors, terrain imbalances, antifungal foods, and how metabolism shapes fungal behavior in the body.

Researched and written by Keith Bishop, Clinical Nutritionist, Cancer Coach, Retired Pharmacist, and Founder of Prevail Over Cancer and the Prevail Protocol. 

 Why Fungi Are Being Found in Human Tumors

Large sequencing studies have confirmed that low-abundance fungal DNA and fungal cells appear across multiple cancer types — including breast, lung, GI, melanoma, and gynecologic tumors. These findings do not indicate infection and do not establish fungi as carcinogens. Instead, they highlight fungi as ecological participants within the tumor microenvironment.

• The Cell pan‑cancer analysis identified cancer‑type-specific fungal signatures, often co-occurring with distinct bacterial communities and immune phenotypes.
• A second Cell study confirmed the presence of fungi in GI and lung tumors and demonstrated associations with immune infiltration...

Exploring the Link Between pH Balance, Nutrient Buffering, and the Tumor Microenvironment

Researched and written by Keith Bishop, Clinical Nutritionist, Cancer Coach, Retired Pharmacist, and founder of Prevail Over Cancer.

Acidic Terrain: How pH Influences Cancer Risk and Progression

Cancer doesn’t grow in a vacuum—it thrives in environments shaped by metabolism, inflammation, and cellular stress. One of the most overlooked yet critical factors? pH balance. While blood pH is tightly regulated between 7.35 and 7.45, other body compartments, including the tumor microenvironment, can become significantly more acidic. This shift isn’t just a biochemical quirk; it may actively promote cancer growth, immune evasion, and treatment resistance.

Acidic Microenvironments and Cancer Progression

Cancer cells often rely on aerobic glycolysis (the Warburg effect), producing lactic acid even in the presence of oxygen. This leads to a localized drop in extracellular pH, often reaching 6.5–6.9 i...