The treatment will affect in particular your sense of taste. But you may also experience certain things smelling differently, e.g. perfume and flowers.

The affect on taste and smell may influence your desire to eat.

The perception of change in taste and smell can vary from person to person, and what works for one person may not necessarily work for another.

Changes in taste and smell caused by the chemotherapy will usually disappear some time after completing the treatment.

 


What you can do

Brush your teeth or rinse your mouth with water with added lemon juice before meals

Peppermint/mint can reduce a metallic taste

Smoked foods can drown out strange tasting foods

Cold food sometimes tastes less different than hot food

”Cheat” your taste buds, thereby increasing your desire to eat, by choosing colourful food, which looks appetizing and smells good


Contact

In case of any questions. Please contact the Oncology Department. Telephone number are on your contact card., or go to:

www.kraeftafdelingen.auh.dk

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