More and more discoveries have surfaced regarding cancer cells, their growth and their links. In fact, a recent study from Denmark revealed that taking an aspirin a day for at least five years could prevent the development of colorectal cancer.
While another study showed that an element in turmeric can help block cancer cells, which is something chemotherapy has failed to achieve.
And while it's not a discovery in the field of cancer research, two puppies named Alfie and Charlie are currently undergoing training.
This is so that by early next year, the canines would be able to easily sniff out the scent of cancer, which can aid in early detection.
Cancer cells actually have 15 times more sugar receptors than normal healthy cells. This means that when individuals eat more sugar - whatever kind they may be - they are possibly feeding and fueling the growth of cancer cells even more.
In fact, medical personnel are able to trace where the cancerous tumors are during PET scans because they give patients a radioactive glucose, which the cancer cells thrive on.
Researchers at the University College of London found an alternative method to detect cancer cells in the body that would not require the use of the less-than-ideal radioactive materials.
Called a glucoCEST (glucose chemical exchange saturation transfer), this MRI machine can easily detect tumors in areas that brightly light up because of the high amounts of sugar content.
The regular glucose sugar that is injected and traced by the glucoCEST is equivalent to half of the sugar content found in a "standard sized chocolate bar."
What's even more alarming about the link between cancer cells and sugar is that these cells actually make the individual crave for more sugar.
Although this does not necessarily mean that individuals should totally stay away from sugar, the newest discovery suggests consuming fruits and other whole foods that contain good kinds of sugar, as well as reducing overall sugar intake from junk food.
