When I finally started eating I was able to handle most things as long as they were accompanied by mashed potaoes and gravy. But the 1st thing that qualifies as "food" that really tasted good (much to my surprise as I was ready to spit it out immediately if it tasted as I expected) was won ton soup from the Chinese restraunt around the corner. After that my taste improved very rapidly.

David R. 65 yr old male non-smoker, light drinker, stage 3 or 4, depending on which doc you ask, scc rt. tonsil, 2 nodes, 7 weeks radiation and chemo. No surgery. Teatment ended 3/20/08. PET scan 8/08 showed no cancer.
And now, as of oct, 2010, caregiver to wife, Linda, with breast cancer.
May, 2013, Linda diagnosed with stage 3 ovarian cancer. Enuf already.