Saudi Arabia
A 52-year-old male asked:
Is sweet stuff including both commercial sugars and natural sugars in fruits bad for liver cancer patients?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
Dr. Sewa Leghaanswered
Medical Oncology 52 years experience
Unlikely: Sugars as consumed in moderation are not harmful to humans. In fact the fruits(even though they have some sugar) are considered healthful. Avoid excessive sugar use as it does add extra calories, can increase your weight which is associated with negative outcomes from cancer
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Last updated Feb 28, 2017
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