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Why does food taste different or have no taste after head and neck surgery and radiation treatment?

Updated by SGH-AHPEDIA
Surgery and radiation can damage taste buds and smell receptors, affecting flavour perception. Some taste may return over time, though changes can be permanent.

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Speech Therapy Head & Neck Cancer/Surgery

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