Hi, I had chemo - paclitaxol and carboplatin - 2 years ago and I no taste changes at the time. However, over a year after my treatment finished I developed a really bad taste in my mouth. Has anyone any experience of this. I have had various tests and dental input but no one seems to know what is causing it.
Hi Elca
I had the same chemo in 2022 for my endometrial cancer.
I had taste changes during treatment- metallic taste, things tasted off etc. Things that I normally enjoy didn't taste right. I also had a sore mouth.
For me it started to get better once treatment was done although I still have some foods that I used to enjoy that I no longer want.
It sounds like you have done the sensible thing in getting things dentally checked. As taste and smell can be related I wonder if it is worth asking about that?
I did find some info that may help managing things that may help while you work out what is causing this.
You could also give the Support Line a call or post your question to one of the nurses who may be able to give you some advice.
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