Do people with thyroid cancer who don't absorb iodine do so much?

The occurrence of thyroid cancer has nothing to do with whether or not to take iodine. Not taking iodine may also lead to thyroid cancer, so thyroid cancer patients can take no iodine or less iodine, not necessarily more. Such patients should pay attention to keeping a happy mood in their daily life, and go to the hospital for treatment in time if they have any discomfort.

The occurrence mechanism of thyroid cancer is mainly caused by genetic factors, environmental factors, female estrogen levels, radiation exposure, abnormal immune function and other factors, which can lead to uncontrolled proliferation of thyroid cells and then cancer. Although iodine is an important substance for the synthesis of thyroid hormones, excessive or insufficient iodine intake may cause thyroid disease, and excessive iodine intake will also increase the incidence of thyroid cancer. The occurrence of thyroid cancer may also be related to radiation, and iodine is radioactive. If thyroid cancer patients are in a highly radioactive environment for a long time, the risk of disease may increase. Therefore, it is too much for thyroid cancer patients not to absorb iodine. It is recommended that patients eat less foods with high iodine content in daily life, such as kelp, seaweed, shrimp, fish, etc., and should pay attention to adjusting the diet structure to achieve balanced nutrition.

If the patient has been diagnosed with thyroid cancer, he or she usually needs to undergo surgery as prescribed by the doctor. Some patients also need to cooperate with radiotherapy, chemotherapy, endocrine therapy, targeted therapy, etc. You should also pay attention to regular review of thyroid function, and you can take drugs such as levothyroxine sodium tablets for treatment as prescribed by the doctor.