Dennis
.....on a more serious note.... In addition to individual response it also depends what was irradiated and how big the radiated volume was. In my case I had SCC on my anterior tongue on the left side and, that was the focus for the radiation. Given the location of the taste receptors and the radiation field, I was expecting a loss of taste and I was hoping that it was not permanent. This turned out to be true, much of the taste is back and it is still improving after nearly one year. Therefore, if the mobile tongue does not get the highest rad dosage it stands to reason that less taste is lost and or returns more fully on average.

I still have problems with carbonated beverages like Christine and the taste for a good steak as not returned. However, what is true today may not longer apply you need to experiment.

Still, taste or no taste, I am also happy to be here.

M