Thyroid Cancer Survivor

The next few posts are going to be dedicated to Thyroid Cancer Diet needs.

In May I was diagnosed with Thyroid Cancer. Over the next 2 full months, this has taken up every minute of my life. As an avid cook, I was ready for anything..... Then they handed me the Low-Iodine Diet.

WOW! Talk about shock! What in the heck do you make with NO milk, NO Eggs, NO Butter, NO Cheese, Nothing from the Sea Etc. You have no idea how much of this stuff that you use until you really start looking at what you can and can't have. First and foremost, buy some non-iodized, non-sea salt and a container of egg substitute. (I looked at all the brands and found the one with the least amount of sodium, and NO egg yolks at all)

You will spend a lot of time reading packages and boxes, but remember that 99% of what is in a box, can or package, you will not be able to eat.

If you have any questions at all about your diet, PLEASE contact your physician. I am not a dietician, or physician, I am just a humble cook trying to help you along.