Hi I have had treatment for hpv throat neck cancer finished treatment radiotherapy 2 chemo October 2024 , my taste is still barely there and wondering if anyone has the same issues or if there is anything that might encourage it to come back
I would think that most who have had CRT/RT treatment will experience taste and appetite issues, took 9-12 months for my taste to really improve, 2 years out and I'm quite happy with where I am taste wise, some things are still off limits.
Experimenting with different types of food and drink should help.
Michael
Yes mine was lacking g for quite some time. I could tell what I was eating but the taste was distant
Dani
Base of tongue cancer. T2N0M0 6 weeks Radiotherapy finished January 2019
Yes, it can take a good while before you get your taste back and start to enjoy food again, food tasted awful to me for up to about 18 months improving bit by bit during that time, after approx 2 years my taste had returned to almost back to normal. Although even now over 7 years post treatment there are occasions when things taste different to how they should.
Ray.
Whatever cancer throws your way, we’re right there with you.
We’re here to provide physical, financial and emotional support.
© Macmillan Cancer Support 2026 © Macmillan Cancer Support, registered charity in England and Wales (261017), Scotland (SC039907) and the Isle of Man (604). Also operating in Northern Ireland. A company limited by guarantee, registered in England and Wales company number 2400969. Isle of Man company number 4694F. Registered office: 3rd Floor, Bronze Building, The Forge, 105 Sumner Street, London, SE1 9HZ. VAT no: 668265007