Low Iodine Cookbook for Thyroid Cancer

Thyroid cancer patients with papillary or follicular thyroid cancer often receive a dose of radioactive iodine (RAI) about two months after their surgery in an attempt to destroy (ablate) any remaining thyroid cells in their bodies.  Most thyroid cancer patients also undergo whole-body radioiodine scans at periodic intervals, using a “tracer” dose of RAI. If their scan is not “clean”, they then receive treatment with a larger dose of RAI in an attempt to destroy any remaining thyroid cells in their bodies.  In preparation for an RAI scan or an RAI treatment, patients are usually asked to go on a low-iodine diet. 

Foods That Prevent Cancer And Act Like Medicine

Eating well could soon take on an entirely new meaning.  Research shows that certain foods may help prevent disease.  Scientists have zeroed in on dozens of foods you should dig in to more regularly because they may help prevent cancer, heart disease and more.  The secret may lie in the hundreds of chemicals hidden in everyday foods. 
For  example, many fruits and vegetables contain anti-oxidants, including beta carotene and vitamins C and E.  These substances have the ability to inhibit free radicals, harmful molecules that circulate in the body and damage healthy tissue.  Potentially dramatic health benefits can also be derived from other chemicals in the food and fibre.  Vitamin supplements do not offer the same benefits because pills don't contain the same unique and potent chemicals that are naturally present in foods.  So - eat up!

Apricots

A super source of anti-oxidents, beta carotene and vitamin C.  Studies suggest orange and green fruit and vegetable help protect against lung cancer.  Apricots are full of fibre.