The last thing that returned for me was spicy tolerant. I would have to guess that it was over 2 years post Tx before even pepper didn't feel too hot. lol Each of us certainly can be different in all respects of our recovery so my advice to all is to keep trying things that don't taste right or are uncomfortable. I'm not suggesting try them every day but try something and then try again in a couple of months. Just don't get discouraged. Heck I even saw a slight improvement in my saliva and taste in my 24th month post Tx.


David

Age 58 at Dx, HPV16+ SCC, Stage IV BOT+2 nodes, non smoker, casual drinker, exercise nut, Cisplatin x 3 & concurrent IMRT x 35,(70 Gy), no surgery, no Peg, Tx at Moffitt over Aug 06. Jun 07, back to riding my bike 100 miles a wk. Now doing 12 Spin classes and 60 outdoor miles per wk. Nov 13 completed Hilly Century ride for Cancer, 104 miles, 1st Place in my age group. Apr 2014 & 15, Spun for 9 straight hrs to raise $$ for YMCA's Livestrong Program. Certified Spin Instructor Jun 2014.