I have had full brain radiotherapy 2 months ago.
I still have a horrible taste in my mouth.
Could anyone please give me any advice?
I have tried salt water and pineapple juice. Plus chewing gum and mints.
Thank you
I have had full brain radiotherapy 2 months ago.
I still have a horrible taste in my mouth.
Could anyone please give me any advice?
I have tried salt water and pineapple juice. Plus chewing gum and mints.
Thank you
Hello and thank you for posting.
I am sorry to hear you are having problems with taste changes since brain radiotherapy. As well as information on our website, Macmillan also goes through the impacts of cancer treatment on the mouth which may be useful.
The Buckinghamshire Hospital Trust has also produced this leaflet on general taste changes and what you can do, your hospital trust may have similar.
Do mention it at follow-up appointments to your team, so they know you have been left with this side affect.
Take care, and I hope something helps soon. Please get back to us if you need any more information or support. You may find it helpful to talk things through with one of the nurses on our helpline. The number to call is Freephone 0808 800 4040 and the lines are open from 9 am till 5 pm, Monday to Friday.
Take care,
Sarah.