Can't people with thyroid cancer eat sweets?

Thyroid cancer patients can eat sweets. Thyroid cancer is a malignant tumor and a consumptive disease that consumes a lot of energy in the body. Therefore, thyroid cancer patients can eat sweets appropriately to replenish the energy needed by the body. Thyroid cancer patients usually have no absolute taboos in diet. Precautions mainly include low-iodine diet, proper calcium supplementation, and avoiding fatigue.

1. Low-iodine diet: Thyroid cancer patients have a high iodine content in their bodies. If they eat foods rich in iodine, such as kelp and seaweed, it may lead to more thyroid hormone synthesis and stimulate the development of thyroid cancer, so a low-iodine diet is required;

2. Appropriate calcium supplementation: Patients with thyroid cancer may have calcium metabolism disorders, and some patients may suffer from calcium deficiency. At this time, they can supplement calcium carbonate D3 tablets, vitamin D and other drugs, as well as get more sun exposure, etc.;

3. Avoid fatigue: Patients with thyroid cancer should avoid staying up late and overwork, so as to avoid reducing the body's immunity and worsening the condition;

4. Avoid radiation: Thyroid cancer patients should avoid X-ray, CT and other examinations. Such examinations will produce radiation, which may aggravate the condition of thyroid cancer patients and be harmful to their health.

In daily life, thyroid cancer patients should relax, avoid putting too much pressure on themselves, and quit smoking and drinking. In daily life, they should pay attention to keeping warm, avoid catching a cold, and strengthen exercise according to the situation to improve their physical fitness. In addition, it is recommended that thyroid cancer patients go to the oncology department of the hospital in time for a clear diagnosis by completing ultrasound examinations, pathological examinations, etc.