My husband lost the taste of salt completely for a while, but bitter held it's own through out therapy. Oddly, fruit (sour and sugar) was one of one of the first things that 'tasted right' when he was recovering. Chocolate is just now tasting good. Everyone is different!


CG to husband - SCC Tonsil T1N2M0 HPV+ Never Smoker
First symptoms 7/2010, DX 12/2010
TX 40 IRMT (1.8 gy) + 10 Cetuximab
PET Scans 6/2011 + 3/2012 clear, 5 year physical exam clear; chest CT's clear of cancer. On thyroid pills. Life is good.