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Has anyone experienced loss of smell/taste after high dose targeted radiatikn?

A MyBCTeam Member asked a question 💭
Chandler, AZ

I had IDC, 2 lumpectomies because margins were not clear, followed by high dose radiation for 10 days. I have been on exemestane for 1 and a half years. After radiation I lost my sense of smell/taste and it has been more pronounced since I have been on exemestane. Has anyone experienced this?

December 21, 2025
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A MyBCTeam Member

Lost mine while on chemo, but taste buds regenerate quickly, so once chemo was finished it was one of the first side effects that began improving! Hugs!

December 21, 2025
A MyBCTeam Member

I\nHave lost my taste when I had chemo treatment.Everything tastes funny, but it came back.\nHaven't started my radiation yet

December 21, 2025

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