Metabolic Cancer Therapy

Topic

Metabolic cancer therapy is an oncology treatment framework that targets the altered metabolic pathways of cancer cells, such as glycolysis and glutaminolysis, to inhibit tumor growth and survival. Often conceptualized through a "metabolic lens," this approach exploits the unique energy dependencies of tumors—such as the Warburg effect—to disrupt their microenvironment and systemic host support. It encompasses both targeted pharmacological agents and dietary interventions like ketogenic metabolic therapy.