Connect
← Return to When will food taste good again after chemo and radiation?
Discussion
When will food taste good again after chemo and radiation?
Cancer: Managing Symptoms | Last Active: 19 hours ago | Replies (49)Comment receiving replies
During chemo, it is not uncommon to have all kinds of strange things happen to sense of taste and sense of smell.
I had a total change in taste during my treatments, but it did return in time after. Things I hated, I loved, and the opposite was true as well. I also found I liked fresh fruits and veggies more, and not much else.
The strangest thing was, I could not taste chocolate at all, it was like eating air. The metallic taste is very common. I ate with plastic silverware, it might have helped a little.
Remember, getting through this time is hard, but it will be worth it. You got this.
Are you finding changes already in smell as well?
Replies to "During chemo, it is not uncommon to have all kinds of strange things happen to sense..."
Connect
Thank you for the suggestions and words of encouragement. I find I am very sensitive to odors and often have a vague sense of nausea. I found the oral Zofram to be helpful, but need it less so recently. The doctor prescribed another stronger drug for nausea-also used for anxiety and some mental issues but I’ve not taken it.
I’m trying to eat a balanced diet so long as I’m able. Also lots of water with lemon-helps. I have a lot of congestion and bloody nasal discharge (sorry to be so graphic) which doctor says is likely due to dry air, but I see from other posts that is relatively common side effect. Not sure how carefully the doctors follow all the side effects from chemo.