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Thyroid cancer results to hyperthyroidism, which is a condition that requires you to control your iodine intake. Thyroid cancer patients need to change their eating pattern to exclude foods that contain sizable amounts of iodine. These include fast food, pizza, seafood, dairy, bread, eggs and different kinds of sauces. Even tap water contains iodine and should be avoided.

This diet shift can be hard for cancer patients. Imagine toning down your diet to a select set of healthy food while not eating the things that you love all your living years. However, this change in diet should not be hard on you if you apply the transition slowly. Involve your family and friends in your dining experience so that changing meals would be smoother for you. You do not need to have separate meals.

With your changing diet, it is recommended to eat more fibers and vegetables. Increase the intake of rice, bran, barley, wheat, cereals, and fruits. These healthy foods can be creatively spruced up to be a treat for you. Learning to love these foods can go a long way in coping with thyroid cancer.-

2007-09-24 22:37:53 · answer #1 · answered by Jayaraman 7 · 1 1

You can eat whatever you want. The only time you have any diet restrictions is if you're getting radioactive iodine treatment, then you need to follow a low iodine diet for 10 days prior to the treatment. Otherwise, you don't need to follow a low iodine diet.

2007-09-25 11:01:40 · answer #2 · answered by cmary 3 · 0 0

Eat a balanced diet of healthy foods, including plenty of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains. Once you get your strength back, try to exercise a few hours each week. Your health care providers can suggest the types of exercise that are right for you.

2007-09-24 19:36:07 · answer #3 · answered by Sharp 4 · 0 1

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