What Are the Implications for Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment?
Understanding cancer as a metabolic disease opens new avenues for diagnosis and treatment. For instance, Positron Emission Tomography (PET) scans use radioactive glucose analogs to detect areas of high glucose uptake, which are indicative of cancerous tissues. Additionally, therapies targeting metabolic pathways, such as ketogenic diets or drugs inhibiting glycolysis, are being explored as potential treatments.
