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Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 126 | I had a horrible taste in my mouth too around 4 weeks in - it was not the metallic taste I had anticipated; however, it was more of a sour taste. It drove me absolutely insane - maybe one of my worst side effects. There wasn't much that seemed to help me... I did start sucking on some milder mints though that didn't irritate my mouth. I can't remember the brand I used, but I would give it a try if i were you.
Emily - 24 years old at diagnosis
HPV-, no risk factors
T2N2b Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Left oral tongue, poorly differentiated
Hemiglossectamy, reconstruction, partial neck dissection
30 Radiation treatments, weekly chemo (cisplatin)
1/13/12 last day of treatment
Diagnosed October 2011
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