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Some chemotherapy drugs cause a metallic or unpleasant taste in the mouth that can last right through the three-week cycle of treatment. It may be associated with certain foods, water may taste or smell “chemical”, and coffee may taste revolting. The complaints may exacerbate nausea and loss of appetite. Unfortunately there is no magic remedy. Some claim that chewing ginger helps. Good mouth care is essential, including the regular use of sodium bicarbonate mouth washes (see “Mouth Soreness and Ulceration”) and regular use of the tooth-brush. Although some dentists recommend against it, gentle brushing of the tongue may also help | Beating Nausea | Alopecia (Hair loss) | Low blood counts and Infection | Menstrual changes and Infertility | Bad taste 'Dysgeusia' | Mouth Soreness and Ulceration | Indigestion and Heartburn | Changes in Mental Function | Nose Bleeds | Bad smells | Diarrhoea | Anaemia | Fatigue | Depression | | What's New | FAQ Page | Living with chemotherapy | Dietary Advice | Exercise | The Flu Vaccine | Insomnia | Marijuana | Alternative Medicine | Managing Menopause | Advice to Carers | Breast Cancer | Pain | Useful Tips | Chemotherapy: The What and How | MRI Screening | | Your Cancer Information | | Return Home | New Patients | Services and Clinics | Useful Links | Contact Us | Download Page | Cancer Information | |
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