Hi -

I am currently starting week 6 of my Tomotherapy IMRT treatments. 23 of 35 completed. So far, I have no real swallowing pain or difficulty and mouth sores have been mild and minimal. Saliva is also enough to not be uncomfortable. So, I feel fortunate for that. However, the taste issues have been terrible for me. What foods / liquids I can taste generally taste like soap or glue (at least that's how I imagine those things to taste!)

My question is, how long does this last? I've heard some people day they get their taste back in 3-4 months and others say up to 2 years, if at all? I find not being able to enjoy a meal very depressing and to think that I will have to live like this for months or even years to come is unimaginable to me.

Can anyone comment with their experiences?

Thanks in advance -

Mike