Foods that people with thyroid cancer should avoid for life

Thyroid cancer patients need to avoid certain foods throughout their lives to avoid adverse effects on thyroid function and cancer control. These foods include high-iodine foods, processed foods, foods high in selenium, smoked foods, and high-sugar foods. Specific recommendations are made under the doctor's advice.

1. High-iodine foods: Thyroid cancer patients should avoid consuming high-iodine foods, such as kelp, seaweed, shrimp, crab and other seafood. Excessive iodine can stimulate the thyroid gland and may cause cancer cell proliferation. Thyroid cancer patients should reduce the intake of high-iodine foods and choose a low-iodine diet.

2. Processed foods: Processed foods usually contain high amounts of additives, preservatives, and trans fats, which may affect thyroid function and increase the body's inflammatory response. This is not conducive to the control and treatment of thyroid cancer. Patients should choose fresh and natural ingredients and avoid eating processed foods.

3. Foods high in selenium: Although selenium has a certain protective effect on the thyroid gland, excessive intake of selenium can lead to thyroid dysfunction. Thyroid cancer patients should avoid eating large amounts of selenium-rich foods, such as Brazil nuts, eggs, and sunflower seeds, and keep selenium intake within the normal range.

4. Smoked foods: Smoked foods contain a large amount of carcinogens, such as polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons and nitrosamines, which may stimulate the growth of cancer cells and increase the risk of recurrence of thyroid cancer. Patients should avoid eating smoked foods, such as smoked fish, bacon and sausages.

5. High-sugar foods: A high-sugar diet can increase insulin levels in the body, promote inflammation and the proliferation of cancer cells. Thyroid cancer patients should reduce their sugar intake and avoid high-sugar foods and drinks, such as candy, desserts, and carbonated drinks. Keeping blood sugar stable helps control the disease. Patients must follow the doctor's instructions when using medication. If in doubt, it is recommended to consult an endocrinologist.

Dietary management is an important part of the long-term health of thyroid cancer patients. We hope that patients can adjust their diet reasonably and stay healthy under the guidance of a doctor.