At the other end of the spectrum, there’s a misconception that sugar feeds the cancer cells in a patients’ system. This is an oversimplification and should be cleared up. “Sugar” is a broad term, ranging from simple sugars found in plants to candies and sweets solely made out of glucose and fructose.

All sugars are carbohydrates, and whether you’re eating a delicious dessert or eating an apple these carbs get broken down and release glucose and fructose through your body.

All the cells in our body use glucose for energy. Our body doesn’t get to pick which cells get more or less glucose, although cancer cells because they’re developing faster than the rest may have a higher demand for it.

Listen to this video from the longest known living mesothelioma patient about what food to eat and what to avoid.

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