I had two operation in July and August for cancer underneath the left tonsil, part of the base of my tongue also removed. The operations were done robotically, the nerves were bruised but not severed. I didn’t need chemotherapy or radiotherapy therapy, scan has shown all the cancer was removed, and my consultant pleased with my progress etc. I am on pregabalin which is slowly being reduced. The problem I now have is the constant metallic taste in my mouth, and I cannot drink anything that is fizzy as the taste is vile. I was under the impression that metallic taste in the mouth was due to damage by radiotherapy, but I have not had radiotherapy. Can you give me any idea why this is happening, I don’t see my consultant for another two weeks, and I am worried
