I assumed it was the radiation that messed with taste...must be chemo as much or more than radiation. I only had radiation and always had chocolate taste. Mashed potatoes are good again as are things that are moist. The dry things (crackers, bread, chicken breasts, etc.) are all cardboardy for me.

Michele in IL


Female - 53 no smoke/drink
tongue Biopsy 8/2010
Surgery 9/21 for SCC left side tongue stage II. Prtl removal tongue/left side lymph nodes. All Clear
Radiation started 11/2, ended 12/17
Lymph node involved left side along with gum involvement 2/9 Fibular flap failed 2/22.
passed away 1/12/12