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  • DebbieLBurton
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    May 25, 2009 at 1:24 am
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    I am in the process of going for a thyroid scan and need a list of foods etc to avoid prior to the test. I am aware of some of the items containing iodine but was wondering if anyone had a really thorough list? My test is on the 15th of June so I know that time is crucial.

    Kimberly
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    May 25, 2009 at 12:37 pm
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    I don’t believe we are allowed to post links, but try an internet search for "low iodine" and "thyroid cancer".

    Thyroid cancer survivors use a low-iodine diet prior to getting periodic scans, so there is a cancer support group that offers low-iodine tips as well as a free cookbook in PDF format that you can download.

    I have actually heard different stories as to whether the low-iodine diet is necessary prior to a scan, but my endo had me follow one for 2 weeks. The free cookbook was a huge help…I also bought an additional one from Amazon that I found by searching for "low iodine".

    Best of luck!
    Kimberly

    DebbieLBurton
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    May 25, 2009 at 5:53 pm
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    #1071017

    Thanks for the information. I checked it out and it was very helpful.

    Deb

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