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Scientists discover a common sugar may help cancer cells break free and spread

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ScienceDaily FIRST 3h ago Scientists discover a common sugar may help cancer cells break free and spread
Scientists have uncovered a surprising way that fructose, a sugar commonly found in sweetened foods and drinks, may help aggressive ovarian cancer spread. Researchers discovered that cancer cells surviving chemotherapy release fructose that weakens the bonds holding neighboring tumor cells together, making it easier for cancer to spread. High dietary fructose levels and cholesterol-lowering statins also produced concerning effects in preclinical experiments.