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How long before my taste buds recover after H&N treatments?
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They will come back gradually. I had my last treatment in May. As for as solid foods, you should be good to go in 2-4 months. Keep trying different soft things.
As far as enjoying eating again? I don’t know. Meal time is not what it used to be as far as enjoying. That said I am very thankful for my progress and it sounds like you are doing well.
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I have a similar story. My last radiation and chemo treatments were on August, 2022. It took a long time for my taste buds to “wake up”. Slowly I was able to enjoy eating again. I can swallow foods now without choking. Some of my favorite foods from the past don’t have the same flavor, however. I used to love chocolate, but now not so much. Maybe that’s a good thing in disguise. I guess I can describe my taste buds as a bit “dull” as compared to before cancer. My experience is that your taste buds will return, but maybe not to the same level as before. Experiment with new foods and be grateful, as I am, to be able to eat solid foods at all. I pray your journey is goes well.