Losing Sense of Taste During Treatment: Any Advice?

I know a nurse ( a friend of a friend) who is a chemo nurse that I reached out to and asked her. If I hear anything back I'll post it here

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Tammy, my nurse friend said also said the ice. And something called a cold cap (for the hair). The only other thing I read for food is to go bland (like broth, yogurt, etc) and try and balance out the taste with opposites...like lemon juice if something is too sweet

what can you do when your food and water get stuck in your throt

Thanks Melani! I appreciate this! Yes, I am using the DigniCap (cold cap), and ice in hands and feet. According to others, hoping and praying my hair stops/slows down from coming out at where I am in my treatments.

Burn a orange , skin on and Use a non stick pan & put the orange in the pan & just let it burn all around You can use the tongues to flip it around. Once that’s done peel the orange while it still hot and smash up into a bowl and put a few tablespoons of brown sugar and mix it all up. This helped me a lot, I can taste again

Melani, hope you are doing well.

Taste changes during treatment are incredibly common and frustrating - you're definitely not alone in experiencing this challenge. Many community members have found success with strategies like staying hydrated, trying different textures and temperatures, and maintaining good oral hygiene, though it's always best to discuss specific approaches with your care team who knows your treatment plan.