Can't people with thyroid cancer eat seafood?

Patients with thyroid cancer can generally eat seafood, but in moderation. Thyroid cancer is a malignant tumor originating from the thyroid follicular epithelium, which may be related to factors such as ionizing radiation and too little or too much iodine intake.

1. Ionizing radiation: If the head and neck have been exposed to X-rays during childhood, the risk of thyroid cancer may increase;

2. Too little or too much iodine intake: Insufficient or excessive iodine intake will increase the risk of thyroid cancer. For example, long-term consumption of high-iodine foods can lead to a decrease in the body's synthesis of thyroid hormones, thus causing hypothyroidism. A low-iodine diet may lead to an increase in the body's synthesis of thyroid hormones, thereby increasing the risk of thyroid cancer.

3. Other factors: Genetic factors may also lead to the occurrence of thyroid cancer. If there are people with thyroid cancer in the family, the probability of their offspring suffering from thyroid cancer will also increase. Long-term exposure to radioactive substances may also induce thyroid cancer.

Although seafood is rich in nutrients such as protein and vitamins, it contains a lot of iodine, so it is not recommended to eat a lot. If the patient is allergic to seafood, he or she cannot eat seafood. In addition, there are no clear dietary taboos for patients with thyroid cancer, so they can usually eat seafood in moderation.

In addition, patients are advised to maintain a good attitude and actively cooperate with doctors for treatment. They can use drugs such as levothyroxine sodium tablets for treatment under the guidance of doctors. At the same time, they can also be treated by surgery, such as total resection, subtotal resection, etc.