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

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1175390/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Nov 18, 2024

Sino Nasal Undifferentiated Carcinoma. I underwent radiation treatment to help shrink a mass in my nose...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1288382/

Discussion: When will my sense of taste and smell return?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 23 4:42pm

I didn't find the articles helpful. , but you can't blame them, they've probably never had...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/925406/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Sep 6, 2023

Thanks for asking - I had another appointment w oncologist in January- so far NAVars bloodwork...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1018992/

Discussion: Strange taste - change in taste

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Feb 20, 2024

My husband had chemo and radiation for throat cancer. He is 1 year out and has...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1286942/

Discussion: Does acupuncture help saliva glands damaged from radiation?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 21 3:58pm

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Sep 21, 2023

Hello Sue @sepdvm. Thank you for your reply. Yes, I am currently on Nystatin. I am...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1016521/

Discussion: Extranodal marginal zone lymphoma

Support Group: Cancer

Posted: Feb 15, 2024

@kth, you've gotten some helpful and encouraging tips from fellow members. You might also wish to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1075134/

Discussion: Seeking advice for eating challenges

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: May 26, 2024

The toughest adjustment for me with no saliva glands has been swallowing food . As my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/91319/

Discussion: Mouth sores, no taste and no saliva and other side effects

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Aug 28, 2016

I find that certain foods now put me off like eggs, bread and the taste is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/991089/

Discussion: How to help a cancer patient undergoing treatment with nutrition?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 4, 2024

I also had SCC at the base of my tongue, and was treated with chemo and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/975831/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Dec 6, 2023

@robholdenried, My 7 weeks of radiation was aimed at an area just below my ear due...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/907678/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Aug 4, 2023

We use Nutrin 1.5. It has no taste or smell and right now Medicare covers it...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1095978/

Discussion: Feeding tube patients: What's your experience?

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Jun 28, 2024

Thank you for relating your swallowing experience. Much appreciated. Do your comments regarding pain when swallowing...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1213256/

Discussion: Swallowing hard 7 wks after radiation: Will it get better?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 15 8:33am

First off- congratulations! You finished treatment (or as I'm not referring to it, Phase 1). I'm...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1290276/

Discussion: When will my sense of taste and smell return?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 26 9:52am

So far, my husband’s favorite is Biotene Dry Mouth Oral Rinse. He uses it sporadically during...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1213200/

Discussion: New HPV-16 back of tongue cancer diagnosis and treatment to date

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 15 8:26am

No need to describe your taste issue. Blood, licking an iron pipe, eating steel, tingling and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/969707/

Discussion: Sore on tongue from treatments: What helps?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Nov 24, 2023

So as for me I continued with my pain management regimen for a few months post...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1371768/

Discussion: Three months post treatment with Ongoing Mouth Pain

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Aug 16 9:09am

Take notes. Be there. Don't get discouraged. Know that foods will taste different and may taste...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1035881/

Discussion: Just Diagnosed with Tonsil Cancer - How to Treat?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 18, 2024

I lost 30lb but was 10 lbs overweight to start so trying to gain 10-15 back....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/853677/

Discussion: How to gain weight after H&N Cancer treatment ends?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: May 3, 2023

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