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Warwick, RI
November 27, 2024
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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!

November 27, 2024
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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

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 or altered sense of smell. If you experience these symptoms, it's a common side effect of the treatment.

November 27, 2024
A MyBCTeam Member

Ty!

November 27, 2024

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