How to treat thyroid cancer without iodine intake

For thyroid cancer patients, if they do not take iodine, they need to choose surgical treatment, radiotherapy, endocrine therapy, targeted drug therapy, etc. according to their condition. It is recommended that patients go to the hospital's thyroid surgery department for treatment in a timely manner and follow the doctor's advice for corresponding treatment.

1. Surgical treatment: If the patient does not take iodine, the condition is relatively stable, and there are no other complications, surgical treatment can usually be chosen to remove the cancerous tissue;

2. Radiotherapy: Patients with thyroid cancer who have residual thyroid tissue after surgery or who have metastasis to other parts of the body, as well as patients with problems in the contralateral thyroid gland, may experience recurrence and metastasis of thyroid cancer after surgery. At this time, they can choose radiotherapy under the doctor's advice to inhibit the growth of cancer cells;

3. Endocrine therapy: Thyroxine can maintain the growth and development of the human body and regulate the body's metabolism. By administering thyroxine, the synthesis and secretion of thyroid hormones can be inhibited, thereby achieving the purpose of treating thyroid cancer. Therefore, endocrine drugs can be used for treatment under the guidance of a doctor, such as levothyroxine sodium tablets, etc.;.

4. Targeted drug therapy: If there is no residual thyroid tissue after surgery, but the serum thyroid-stimulating hormone level is high and the thyroid tissue is damaged, you can use sorafenib and other targeted drugs as prescribed by the doctor to control the progression of the disease.

In addition to the common treatments mentioned above, immunotherapy can also be used under the guidance of a doctor. It is recommended that thyroid cancer patients clarify their own conditions and choose appropriate treatment methods under the guidance of a doctor.