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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

@kamrin Mixing the boost with milk or melting ice cream thins out the consistency in addition...

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Discussion: HPV Tonsil cancer: I'm very nervous about chemo and radiation

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 25 8:42pm

Finely chopped broccoli and carrots thoroughly cooked in ramen noodle broth with an additional 1/4 cup...

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Discussion: What foods worked best during chemo & radiation for throat cancer?

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Posted: Jan 6 10:23am

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, 2024

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

@56tburd Reading about your experience makes me realize we’re all experiencing similar issues (but more importantly)...

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Discussion: Your tips for recovery after 35 radiation treatments for tonsil cancer

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Posted: Mar 12 8:22am

@dragonfire Great news that your cancer is gone! I'm sure it's very frustrating not having taste...

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Discussion: Your tips for recovery after 35 radiation treatments for tonsil cancer

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Posted: Dec 29, 2025

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, 2024

@jonesja For some reason my husband can taste Chinese food, especially their ribs,weird but we'll take...

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Discussion: Your tips for recovery after 35 radiation treatments for tonsil cancer

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 23 8:51am

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

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/992639/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 6, 2024

@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, 2024

Did you loose your taste with radiation?

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Discussion: Hypopharyngeal cancer: Anyone treated with proton radiation?

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Posted: Jan 7, 2017

@jfh1970 P.S. I’m almost six months out from completion of treatment and am heading to Oahu...

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Discussion: Proton versus Photon for HPV tonsil cancer

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Posted: Mar 18 7:51am

@robpara chocolate without the taste of sweet is awful, so bitter. As a chocoholic, I'm happy...

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Discussion: I am now post 8 months from my radiation treatment for throat cancer.

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Dec 5, 2025

@harleytiger From what I have read and what I experienced the peak of pain/symptoms was about...

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Discussion: HPV Tonsil cancer: I'm very nervous about chemo and radiation

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Oct 2, 2025

Has your husband's dr suggested lidocaine throat spray? How about the swallow test? Can he swallow...

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Discussion: Post treatment for SCC tongue cancer following 7 weeks radiation

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Posted: Feb 5 7:27pm

@dragonfire just an anecdote here - my taste also disappeared but eventually came back. Shortly after...

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Discussion: Your tips for recovery after 35 radiation treatments for tonsil cancer

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Posted: Jan 22 11:19am

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, 2024

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

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Posted: Feb 20, 2024

@justwow I'm guessing it's something to do with not eating enough sugar? My husband's was at...

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Discussion: How to fight cisplatin side effects like nausea & fatigue?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 16 7:46pm

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