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My husband went through this last year. About 4 month after treatment ended, his taste was...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Oct 2, 2022

Hi, my husband had radiation & chemo for tonsil p16+. He finished treatment almost 9 months...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: May 13 12:37pm

How long did you have metallic taste? I have had initially metallic taste….now more bitter taste...

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Discussion: Strange taste - change in taste

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Feb 20 6:20am

Hi @naznaz, "forcing" yourself to do something doesn't sound like a healthy approach to me. I...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Sep 5, 2023

@bjh369- I hear you. How did your CT scan of January 17th go? Have you found...

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Discussion: Facing Cancer Recurrence, PTSD & Acknowledging Mental Health

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Posted: Jan 13, 2019

It will get SOOOO much better. My husband’s lack of taste and severe dry mouth has...

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Discussion: 9 days after end of treatment, mouth and throat questions

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: 5 days ago

I was told that their was a good chance that I would not get my taste...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: May 14 9:02am

Hi @robholdenried. My experience and from what others have commented is it can take from a...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jul 26, 2023

Hi @sapphire1158 I would think things still taste a bit different even after eight months. Possible...

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Discussion: Taste Buds Not Quite Right

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Dec 22, 2023

I had treatment for HPV+ base of tongue cancer with chemoradiation and it took a good...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: May 14 8:06am

@celia16 , The metallic taste I experienced was from tumor invading the Facial nerve and it...

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Discussion: Strange taste - change in taste

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Feb 20 7:20am

@prettyflower, I wonder if you might find some helpful tips in this related discussion: - How...

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Discussion: Permanent loss of smell after surgery. Food suggestions?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 6 4:29pm

Did you loose your taste with radiation?

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Discussion: Hypopharyngeal cancer: Anyone treated with proton radiation?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 7, 2017

My goodness you really went through an ordeal. Glad you’re better. I appreciate you sharing. 🧸...

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Discussion: Strange taste - change in taste

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Feb 20 7:32am

I had TORS surgery for base of tongue HPV16 and neck dissection to remove Lymph Nodes....

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: May 14 6:22pm

My surgery for SCC (not HPV) involved ear and neck but just prior to surgery I...

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Discussion: Strange taste - change in taste

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Aug 28, 2023

I only have expierience with a tpn thru a hickman catheter. If you can still swallow...

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Discussion: Anyone Caring For Someone who Uses A Feeding Tube?

Support Group: Caregivers

Posted: Jan 8, 2019

Hi, there’s no doubt that radiation ruined his taste and saliva glands. He did not have...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: May 17 9:01am

Oh Yes. Your taste is going to change for quite some time. You will have to...

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Discussion: Meet others living with Head & Neck Cancer: Introduce yourself

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Dec 5, 2023

@disac, I add my welcome. I moved your post to this related discussion so you can...

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

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Posted: Oct 2 2:46pm

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