Can people with thyroid cancer exercise?

Most thyroid cancer patients can exercise, but some patients with advanced or metastatic thyroid cancer are not recommended to exercise. Thyroid cancer is a malignant tumor originating from thyroid follicular epithelial cells. The vast majority of them are differentiated thyroid cancers (including papillary adenocarcinoma, follicular adenocarcinoma and medullary carcinoma), and the prognosis is good.

1. Situations where you can exercise

1. Most cases: For most thyroid cancer patients, surgical treatment is required after diagnosis, and appropriate drug-assisted treatment, such as iodine-131 radiotherapy, is selected according to the pathological type after surgery. At this time, because the body is relatively weak, fitness can be used to exercise muscle strength, enhance physical fitness, and improve the body's immunity, which is conducive to recovery.

2. Other situations: If the patient's thyroid function is normal and there is no hyperthyroidism, antithyroid drugs such as propylthiouracil tablets can be used under the guidance of a doctor to inhibit the secretion of thyroid hormones. At the same time, attention should be paid to dietary care to avoid eating foods high in iodine, such as kelp and seaweed. In addition, appropriate exercise can be used to promote blood circulation and improve sleep quality.

2. Situations where you cannot exercise

A small number of patients with advanced or metastatic thyroid cancer are usually unable to undergo radical resection and can only be given chemotherapy, targeted therapy, immunotherapy and other methods to control disease progression. These patients are in poor physical condition and are generally not recommended to exercise to avoid aggravating their symptoms.

Therefore, whether you can exercise should be judged based on the specific situation. If you find it difficult to judge on your own, it is recommended to consult a professional doctor.