Does Cancer Thrive in an Acidic Body? What Urine and Saliva pH Reveal About Your Terrain
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.
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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...
Top Lab Tests That Reveal Hidden Cancer Risks: A Functional Medicine Guide to Terrain-Based Healing
From Glucose and Ketones to Genetics and Toxins—Why Testing Beats Guessing in Cancer Prevention and Metabolic Therapy
Written and researched by Keith Bishop, Clinical Nutritionist, Cancer Coach, Retired Pharmacist, and founder of Prevail Over Cancer
What if the most dangerous cancer risks aren’t visible on a scan or felt in the body—but quietly building in your blood, urine, and genes?
In cancer care, guessing is gambling. Symptoms can be vague, and even “clean” imaging doesn’t mean the terrain is safe. That’s why lab testing isn’t just helpful—it’s essential. From glucose and ketones to hormone metabolites and heavy metals, these biomarkers reveal the biochemical landscape cancer cells exploit—and the ones we can disrupt.
Whether you're navigating active treatment, remission, or prevention, here’s a breakdown of the tests I recommend most often for clients—and why they matter.
The following tests are part of what I help clients with and are not a comprehensive list. It is essenti...
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Keith Bishop
Clinical Nutritionist, Cancer Coach, Retired Pharmacist, Author
Keith Bishop founded Prevail Over Cancer and is a passionate advocate for cancer awareness and research. With a background in pharmacy and clinical nutrition I’m dedicated to providing insightful and empowering information to help clients, survivors, and caregivers navigate their journey. From personal experiences and a commitment to holistic health, Keith aims to inspire and support the cancer community through comprehensive and accessible content.
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