Cancer metabolism is a research area that focuses on understanding the unique metabolic characteristics of cancer cells and how these differences can be exploited for therapeutic purposes. Cancer cells exhibit altered metabolism compared to normal cells, often relying on increased glucose uptake and fermentation of glucose to produce energy even in the presence of oxygen (aerobic glycolysis). This metabolic reprogramming allows cancer cells to meet the high energy demands required for rapid proliferation and survival in harsh microenvironments. Researchers in the field of cancer metabolism aim to identify key metabolic pathways and enzymes that are dysregulated in cancer cells, with the ultimate goal of developing targeted therapies that selectively disrupt these pathways while sparing normal cells. This research area has led to the discovery of promising new drug targets and therapeutic approaches for cancer treatment.