mesothelioma tumor

A sugar supplement might be able to slow the growth of mesothelioma and others types of cancer. The sugar supplement is called mannose. Mannose occurs naturally in some fruits, including cranberries. It is also sold as a nutritional supplement. Researchers with Cancer Research UK and Worldwide Cancer Research say mannose slowed the growth of tumors in mice. The test mice had leukemia, bone cancer, ovarian cancer, or bowel cancer. In a new report in the journal Nature, the researchers say mannose made mouse tumors smaller. It also helped chemotherapy work better and helped some mice live longer. How Does Mannose Slow Tumor Growth? All cells in the body need glucose to grow. This includes cancer cells. Cancers like mesothelioma need…