Myth: eating sugar makes cancer grow faster

Fact: stopping sugar does not shrink cancer.

The facts

• All cells, healthy or not, use sugar for energy
• Cutting out sugar does not slow cancer down

But

• Too much sugar can lead to weight gain
• Being overweight raises the risk of many cancers

During treatment

• Do not cut out whole food groups
• Your body needs energy to heal
• Ask a dietitian before changing your diet

Sources

• National Cancer Institute: Common cancer myths and misconceptions