Thyroid cancer Flashcards
1
Q
Foods high in iodine
A
Iodized salt Seafood and sea products Dairy products Egg yolks Red dye #3 Iodate dough conditioner (bread)
Non-iodized sea salt is OK
2
Q
How long to follow low iodine diet prior to RAI
A
1-2 weeks
Idea is to deplete body of iodine so that uptake in thyroid cells is increased during RAI
