How are you going, Laurie? I didn't have chemo which will explain somewhat milder side effects. I had Cisplatin and Taxol nearly 20 years ago, however, and can't remember my taste buds going. I put on a lot of weight because of the steroids I was given and had a massive appetite. But alas the radiation has knocked by sense of taste for a 6 (cricket metaphor) Some taste for sweetness has remained and I don't know if I can read too much into it but I have started putting tinned fruit in my shakes and can taste it. Tried some passionfruit yoghurt and think I tasted the first spoonful. After that it was vile frown

As Bart and Cheryl say, it will be GREAT to taste fruit and veges again. After surgery I was in love with mango lassis and pumpkin soup.

All the best for this week.

1996, ovarian cancer surgery + cisplatin and taxol.
September, 2007, SCC of left lateral tongue. Excision.
October, 2009 recurrence in scar tissue, T1NOMO. Free flap surgery from left wrist - neck dissection. 63 year old New Zealander. No chemo, no RT.
February, 2014. New primary in left buccal mucosa. Marginal mandibulectomy, neck dissection, right arm free forearm flap. T1N0M0 but third occurrence and some areas of concern: RT started 8 April and finished 19 May.