Can't people with thyroid cancer eat red meat?

Patients with thyroid cancer can generally eat red meat, but they need to be careful about the amount. Thyroid cancer is a malignant tumor and requires surgery as soon as possible after diagnosis, and adjuvant treatments such as radiotherapy and chemotherapy are also required after surgery.

Thyroid cancer is a common malignant tumor of the thyroid gland, which may be related to ionizing radiation, genetics and other factors. Patients usually have no obvious symptoms in the early stage. As the disease progresses, symptoms such as neck lumps and hoarseness may appear. Red meat refers to foods such as pork, beef, and lamb, which are rich in nutrients such as protein, fat, vitamins, and calcium. Thyroid cancer patients can eat red meat appropriately to supplement the nutrients needed by the body and benefit their health.

However, it should be noted that since red meat contains more fat and cholesterol, excessive consumption may lead to fat accumulation in the body, thus causing obesity. Therefore, it is recommended that thyroid cancer patients pay attention to a balanced diet in their daily lives and avoid excessive consumption of a single food. In addition, it is recommended to eat light and easily digestible foods, and eat protein-rich foods such as eggs and milk.

Patients diagnosed with thyroid cancer need to be treated promptly through surgery. At the same time, they also need to follow the doctor's advice to use radioactive iodine-131 treatment or chemotherapy for auxiliary treatment according to their own conditions.