India, Nov. 3 -- As Diwali approaches, boxes of kaju katli, laddoos and barfi become an integral part of festive celebrations. Amid the indulgence, an important health question often comes to mind: Does eating sugar feed cancer cells? Should people avoid sweets altogether or eliminate sugar from their diet to reduce cancer risk? Understanding the relationship between sugar consumption and cancer is essential to making informed dietary choices, especially during the festive season.

In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Dr Ankur Nandan Varshney, senior consultant medical oncologist, Medanta Hospital, Noida, explains the link between sugar and cancer and why moderation matters. (Also read: Cancer in young adults: Oncologist explains 9 early wa...