I had bad metallic tastes during tx. Afterwards, my ROC prescribed Zinc to perhaps boost the return of my taste buds. Did not work and the Zinc actually made me sick to my stomach so I quit taking them immediately. Hope it works for him.

Bill . . . SCC - originated in right tonsil, drifted into neck ( 28 lymph nodes removed - one positive ). Radical neck dissection in September 07, completed 34 radiation tx on January 4, 2008. Used Peg. Non smoker, 61, good shape, no previous health issues. Second year PET scan - "all clear".