Does Sugar Feed Cancer?

In the last week, I've tried my hardest to avoid sweets and refined sugar as much as possible. It's been a challenge but none the less very empowering to say NO to my self throughout the day. Also during the week, I've been doing a little research on sugar and it's effects on the human body. I found an article that explained the connection between sugar and cancer very well. Apparently, although sugar does not CAUSE cancer it does FEED CANCER. Here is an excerpt from the article:

Does Sugar Feed Cancer? "Does Sugar Feed Cancer." The simple answer is "Yes." Sugar feeds EVERY cell in the whole body. Every cell in you body uses glucose, a simple sugar, for energy. If we know that every cell in the body prefers or needs glucose (sugar) for energy, it is no surprise that "sugar feeds cancer." Just like other body cells, cancer cells use sugar for energy to grow and multiply. Remember, sugar doesn't 'feed' cancer any more than it 'feeds' other body cells. However, if you eat a lot of simple sugar on a regular basis, it raises body levels of certain hormones. These hormones include insulin, insulin-like growth factor, and other hormones that encourage cells to grow. These hormones are the problem, NOT the sugar. Research tells us that high levels of insulin and related hormones may increase cancer cell growth (1-6)!

I think most people acknowledge that sugar in excess is not a good thing to put in the human body if for no other reason than weight gain (my main issue). We recognize the effects on children when they've had too much. Folks that suffer from chronic migraines can attest to the negative effect of sugar on their condition. I can personally testify to my own lethargy and sleepiness after a Sunday afternoon meal that was full of large portion sizes and ended with "something containing choccolate".

However, as I've googled different word combinations involving sugar, I've run into quite a few commentaries on sugar and it's general weakening of the immune system. Specifically, I thought sugar's connection to cancer might be a little less known and worth posting about. Hope it helps someone!