We all can recovery differently but for most this process takes appx 2 years post Tx with out first year seeing the most changes. During that time we all have ups and downs so don't be too quick to evaluate your progress. My taste and saliva which I think go hand in hand improved slowly and in bursts. I saw improvements at 4 most PT, 5 months, the biggest at 14 months and a tad more at 24 months. Be patient is my best advice.

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.