Can't people with thyroid cancer eat leafy vegetables?

Thyroid cancer patients can eat leafy vegetables, but they need to eat them in moderation. If they eat too much, it may burden the digestive function and be detrimental to the health of thyroid cancer patients.

Thyroid cancer is a malignant disease caused by abnormal proliferation of thyroid cells, which often manifests as a lump in the neck, accompanied by neck pain, hoarseness, difficulty swallowing and other symptoms. Patients with thyroid cancer generally need to avoid spicy, greasy, raw and cold foods. Leafy vegetables are a common vegetable in life and are rich in vitamins. After proper consumption, they can supplement the nutrients needed by the human body and will not affect the condition of thyroid cancer patients.

However, eating too much leafy vegetables may increase the burden on the stomach and intestines, leading to indigestion, abdominal pain, diarrhea and other discomfort symptoms. Leafy vegetables contain a certain amount of iodine. If eaten in excess, it may lead to excessive iodine in the body, which in turn aggravates the condition of thyroid cancer and is not conducive to the recovery of the disease.

In addition, for patients with thyroid cancer, it is recommended to go to the hospital oncology department in time for surgical treatment under the guidance of a doctor. Some patients also need auxiliary treatments such as radiotherapy and chemotherapy. During the treatment, you need to maintain a good attitude, eat a light diet, eat less greasy and spicy food, such as chili peppers and hot pot, and refrain from smoking and drinking.