the new study shows how cancer cells survive in an environment made hostile by the persistent shortage of the energy from the glucose (the chemical term for blood sugar) needed to drive tumor growth.
New research shows how glucose restriction in tumors protects cancer cells from chemotherapy by preserving pyrimidines and preventing apoptosis, offering insights into treatment strategies.
Managing high blood sugar during cancer treatment is particularly important for people with diabetes. Chemotherapy can increase blood sugar levels, leading to high blood sugar (hyperglycemia).