Why do smells bother me during chemo and will this go away?

Smell sensitivity during chemotherapy is a common experience that many patients face, and the good news is that these changes typically improve once treatment ends. While the brain can form strong associations between smells and experiences, most people find that their sense of smell gradually returns to normal in the weeks and months following chemotherapy completion. Have others in the community found helpful strategies for managing smell sensitivity during treatment?

I didn’t have the smell issue, my problem was taste. I finished 5 months ago and am gradually being able to eat some things that I like but tasted gross while on chemo. The mention of Mac and cheese made me nauseous, now I can eat a couple of tablespoons. Unfortunately it just takes time. There are some things I may never eat again😩

I found the same as Denise, with taste. I always had a strong sense of smell, that didn’t change. But strangely, the foods that I don’t like now are what I don’t need, like it’s more of the junk food. I say my body is telling me I don’t need it so stay away.