Hi All - I’m Nick and completed 6 weeks of radiotherapy and chemo about 9 weeks ago for tonsil cancer. 

I am able to swallow and not needing painkillers anymore so seem to be doing pretty well, however despite being able to swallow most foods I’m finding it really difficult to eat due to lack of taste. It seems crazy but after 4/5 mouthfuls of any food I start to gag - my body just seems to reject it - everything is just bland and tasteless.

Has anyone else experienced this and how do you get over it? I supplement everything with the drinks and try to push to eat more but it’s starting to cause me stress! Also I have tried spicy or strong tastes, different textures etc but nothing helps.

Does your taste come back after time?

I also have dry mouth which was waking me up every hour or so to drink water but my body seems to be getting used to this and only waking up a few times now - any tips on sleeping though would be great - I am using the gel which helps but not great! Again csn anyone advise if this gets better with time?

Thanks for your time!