@firespooks You might like to read this member's question about sugar and the first few responses from our Director, Colleen Young, and myself.
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/should-sugar-be-eliminated-from-diet-in-a-cancer-patient/
When you read this you will see my response on what my Integrative Medicine physician told me about sugar.

I hope this helps in answering your questions.