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How long before my taste buds recover after H&N treatments?

Head & Neck Cancer | Last Active: 5 days ago | Replies (73)
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@teresat47

I didn't find the articles helpful. , but you can't blame them, they've probably never had to deal with the pain of mouth/tongue sores. Cinnamon to me is absolute torture. And I love it. Right now the only thing I can taste (still have 9 treatments left)is dunkin donuts frozen chocolate. I don't even like chocolate but the cool feeling along with being able to taste something is delightful. Teresa

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naznaz | @naznaz | Sep 7, 2023

Wish you and everyone quick recovery.

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Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | Sep 20, 2023

@teresat47, I agree. Education articles are often too general to be helpful for one's personal situation. But I find they can give a starting point and then it's trial and error, talking with symptom management nurses and fellow patients that help the most.

I'm sorry that you've had to avoid one of your favorite foods/flavors - cinnamon. Hopefully that this something you can look forward to enjoying again after treatment and recovery.

Are you finished radiation now? How are you doing?

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