Are Sweets Bad for Cancer Patients? Separating Fact from Myth
                                
                                
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                                Many cancer patients fear that consuming sweets will 'feed' their cancer, a widespread myth stemming from observations that cancer cells consume more glucose than normal cells. This fear, however, is based on a misunderstanding of cellular biology and can lead to unnecessary dietary restrictions that harm overall health during treatment.