Metabolic Challenges in Cancer Treatment

Dr. Alok Raghav, MSc, PhD, is affiliated with Gachon University in Incheon, Republic of Korea. He has over a decade of experience spanning oncology, tissue engineering, biomaterials, nanotechnology, endocrinology, and clinical trials. He serves on the editorial boards of several prestigious journals, has published dozens of papers, holds multiple patents, and has edited numerous academic books. He has also contributed chapters to various books and has received numerous international and national recognitions. Dr. Khosla has an MD in Radiotherapy and Oncology with over 15 years of expertise in clinical management and treatment of lung cancer, gastrointestinal cancer, breast cancer along with palliative care with focus on patient’s outcome and survival. She has ample expertise in radiotherapy and oncology that is attested with her more than 100 publications in this area . She is serving as editorial board member of prestigious radiotherapy and oncology per reviewed journals and among the member of prestigious International and National societies. Prof. Jamal Ahmad is a distinguished endocrinologist from India, holding D.M., Ph.D., and D.Sc. (Medicine). He served as Dean, Faculty of Medicine, Aligarh Muslim University. He has authored more than 500 published articles in reputed indexed journals and has edited several books, as well as contributed book chapters in endocrinology and diabetes. His research expertise includes diabetic complications, oxidative stress, non-enzymatic glycation, and metabolic disorders. He has supervised more than 100 postgraduate theses and PhD students. He is the recipient of numerous international and national grants and awards.Professor Hamid Ashraf is a renowned Endocrinologist and academic leader in India, currently serving as Director of the Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Diabetes and Endocrinology. With extensive clinical and research experience in diabetes and endocrine disorders, he has made significant contributions to patient care, teaching, and translational research. He has published numerous research articles in reputed indexed journals and contributed to books and academic chapters in endocrinology. His areas of expertise include diabetes management, metabolic disorders, and endocrine complications. Professor Ashraf has mentored postgraduate and doctoral students and has been actively involved in national academic programs, professional societies, and research initiatives aimed at improving diabetes care in India.Dr. Banshi Saboo is a highly respected diabetologist in India, serving as Chairman and Chief Diabetologist at Diacare Diabetes Care and Hormone Clinic of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes and Chair-Elect of the International Diabetes Federation. He has held key positions in Diabetes India, IAD, DASG, and ADA, and is a past President of RSSDI and AAIRO, contributing extensively to diabetes education, policy, and care.

• 1. Introduction to Diabetes and Radiotherapy Interplay in Cancer2. Pathophysiology of Diabetes in Cancer Patients3. Radiotherapy‑Induced Metabolic Dysregulation4. Impact of Diabetes on Radiotherapy Outcomes5. Glycemic Control Strategies During Radiotherapy6. Nutritional Management in Diabetic Cancer Patients7. Pharmacologic Interactions and Comorbidity Management8. Personalized Radiotherapy Approaches in Diabetic Patients9. Multidisciplinary Care Models and Integrated Protocols10. Cardiovascular and Metabolic Complications of Radiotherapy in Diabetic Cancer Patients11. Challenges, Disparities, and Future Directions