What fruits are good to eat for thyroid cancer?

Written by Cui Fang Bo
Oncology
Updated on February 01, 2025
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Many fruits can be consumed by patients with thyroid cancer.

Thyroid cancer currently has a high incidence rate in our country. For patients suspected of having thyroid cancer, a thyroid nodule puncture can be performed. After the puncture, if diagnosed with thyroid cancer, surgery is the preferred treatment. Patients who have undergone surgery often suffer from malnutrition due to the surgical expenditure, and therefore, special attention should be paid to the arrangement of nutritional intake.

In terms of nutritional intake, consuming fresh fruits and vegetables is a very good choice. There are no specific contraindications indicating that patients with thyroid cancer cannot eat certain foods. Also, when it comes to consuming fruits, many types of fruits are available for selection. It is important to note that one should avoid eating raw, cold, or spoiled fruits; other fresh fruits and vegetables can be consumed.

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Is a hypoechoic area definitely thyroid cancer?

A thyroid nodule underwent an ultrasound B-examination and showed hypoechoic features, but this does not necessarily indicate thyroid cancer. It is essential to conduct relevant tests to determine the cause. For such thyroid nodules, it is first important to check their specific size. If there is concern about the presence of a malignant tumor, it is advisable to perform a fine needle aspiration for pathological examination to confirm the diagnosis. If the thyroid nodule exceeds one centimeter and causes local pain or affects surrounding blood vessels, leading to symptoms of compression, it is recommended that patients should promptly undergo surgical removal for treatment.

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Can hypothyroidism in women lead to thyroid cancer?

Women with hypothyroidism generally do not develop thyroid tumors, as there is no necessary correlation between the two. Hypothyroidism is caused by a decrease in the synthesis and secretion of thyroid hormones in the body, leading to a series of symptoms associated with a slowed metabolic rate. The occurrence of hypothyroidism is due to a reduction in the synthesis and secretion of thyroid hormones, while thyroid cancer is mainly due to a change in the nature of the thyroid tissue. Decreased thyroid function is caused by an abnormality in thyroid secretion function. Therefore, it is advised that such patients should not worry too much, avoid placing too much mental and psychological stress on themselves, maintain a good daily routine, avoid staying up late, smoking, or drinking alcohol, and regularly review their thyroid ultrasound and thyroid function to dynamically observe the occurrence and development of thyroid diseases.

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Does hypothyroidism lead to thyroid cancer?

Hypothyroidism and thyroid cancer are two different types of thyroid diseases; hypothyroidism does not cause thyroid cancer, and there is no necessary connection between the two. Hypothyroidism refers to a decrease in thyroid function levels, caused by abnormalities in the secretion and synthesis functions of the thyroid, closely related to disorders of the endocrine system. In contrast, thyroid cancer is a change in tissue nature due to malignant transformation in thyroid tissue cells, it is not related to the thyroid's endocrine functions, and currently, there is no research indicating that hypothyroidism increases the likelihood of developing thyroid cancer. Patients with thyroid diseases should undergo dynamic thyroid ultrasonography and monitoring of thyroid function to further clarify their condition.

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Early symptoms and manifestations of thyroid cancer

Thyroid cancer is a common malignant tumor in the head and neck area. Early symptoms and signs primarily include a thyroid mass discovered incidentally during a physical examination. This type of mass grows quickly, leading to localized thyroid enlargement, and patients may experience discomfort when swallowing. Additionally, some thyroid cancer patients, due to abnormal hormone secretion, might experience unexplained skin flushing or sweating symptoms. Besides, early symptoms and manifestations of thyroid cancer are not typical, and many patients do not exhibit obvious symptoms. Instead, abnormalities in thyroid function are often incidentally found during physical examinations.

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Late-stage symptoms of thyroid cancer

Differentiated thyroid cancer, in its advanced stages, can exhibit noticeable symptoms due to large nodules or invasion of surrounding organs. For example, a massive nodule pressing on the trachea can cause breathing difficulties, including respiratory distress. Compression of the esophagus can lead to swallowing difficulties, and pressure on the recurrent laryngeal nerve may result in symptoms like hoarseness. Even very few benign thyroid nodules can cause edema and inflammation by compressing these nerves. Therefore, differentiation and distinctive treatment are essential, along with a pathological diagnosis. Medullary thyroid cancer also presents specific symptoms, including persistent diarrhea, endocrine syndromes, and other accompanying conditions such as pheochromocytoma, multiple mucosal neuromas, and symptoms and signs caused by parathyroid adenomas.