How Do You Manage Taste Changes From Chemotherapy?
Your life is in upheaval from chemotherapy. You may be experiencing hair loss, fatigue and nausea. And now, to top it all off, your food tastes terrible. It’s those chemotherapy drugs again, making another invasion into your life. Taste changes from chemotherapy are a typical and very normal side effect. Certain drugs do cause the symptoms but the benefit of taking these drugs far outweighs the annoying side effects. It’s important to note that any side effect, even taste changes, need to be discussed with your oncologist. Remember that your sense of taste may be different from day to day. However, many people completely recover their complete sense of taste after chemotherapy treatment is completed. Read on to learn how to manage taste changes from chemotherapy. First, discuss your taste changes with your doctor. He needs to document your side effects but also, your oncologist is often the most knowledgeable source of information on dealing with chemotherapy side effects. He may recom
