There are no special dietary restrictions or contraindications for thyroid cancer patients, and a low-iodine diet is recommended before surgery, and spicy and stimulating foods are recommended to be avoided after surgery. It is recommended to eat eggs, milk, meat, vegetables, fruits and so on.
Thyroid cancer is a malignant tumor originating from the follicular epithelial or parafollicular epithelial cells of the thyroid gland, and it is also the most common malignant tumor in the head and neck. The etiology is related to genetic factors, ionizing radiation, estrogen, iodine intake, and heredity.
Because iodine intake is a risk factor for thyroid cancer, it is recommended that thyroid cancer patients have proper intake of iodine-containing foods, such as avoiding excessive consumption, kelp, fish and shrimp. In daily life, it is recommended to eat more nutritious food, such as eggs, milk, vegetables and fruits.
After thyroid cancer patients undergo surgery, as part or all of the thyroid tissue will be removed, it is recommended to avoid spicy and stimulating diet during the period when the wound is not healed after the surgery, so as not to induce wound infection. It is recommended that patients eat protein-rich foods such as eggs, milk, beef, etc., and supplement fruits and vegetables, etc., and follow the doctor’s instructions for a healthy diet to promote recovery.