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going through radiant I lost my taste and saliva was thick..... I had 30 treatments of rad. and the only thing for some reason I could eat fry'd eggs and home fries and peanut butter of which I could taste
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I have Merkel carcinoma and have just completed 18 radiation treatments to the left side of my face and neck. My sense of taste has completely disappeared. So far nothing I try has any taste. I have heard taste will return and am hoping this is true! Thank you for sharing!
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Taste is definitely temporarily compromised. Don't compare yourself to others because it all depends on where you were radiated and your body. The good news it is temporary and you will be back to normal or a new normal at least.
Keep forcing healthy soft foods with syrup, salts, miso glazes, avocados or whatever works to get your calories for the day. Stay focused on the end goal. It will return to normal. Hang in there!