Taxotere gave me weird tastes during infusion- Gin-Gin candies in my mouth during infusions helped offset that. Maybe some calming lavender oil on a hair scrunchie around your wrist, then just to the "deep thinking pose" and breathe in the lavender? Hugs!
Yes, changes in taste and smell can occur after chemotherapy infusions. Some chemotherapy drugs, such as fluorouracil (Adrucil), ixabepilone (Ixempra), and docetaxel (Taxotere), can cause these changes. Additionally, some targeted therapies like bevacizumab (Avastin) and olaparib (Lynparza) may also lead to a metallic taste Show Full Answer
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