I'm two weeks into radiation and chemotherapy and have lost my taste. Its awful. Everything is bland. Might as well eat cardboard, although that would actually have more flavor than I can taste. How long will this last?

However, I shouldn't complain.. I realize I'm very fortunate. I feel for those who can no longer eat by mouth, and I'm assuming I'll eventually be able to taste again.


Stage IV SCC of left gingiva invading left jawbone, Nov. 15, 2021 mandibulectomy and fibula free flap reconstruction surgery, Seven weeks of chemo and rads.