Taste and chemotherapy

[PhillipandBettykid]

Most of us know the challenges of eating when we are on chemotherapy. I caught a program on the BBC World Service yesterday with three people were discussing this including one who had ovarian cancer. It was really interesting to hear how we all suffer much the same and yet don’t get help or support. The two things that stuck in my mind were that chemotherapy targets fast growing cells and apparently the taste cells on our tongues grow and change quite regularly and so that’s why they are damaged by chemo. The other thing was that the sweet tasting cells are not nearly as much affected as the savoury ones. That might account for why I’m now binging on the biscuits! Most of us know that it’s just not only taste that gets affected but also we are likely to have thrush and other difficulties.

The sharing of experiences around the world and different types of cancer was really helpful. If you want to have a listen here is the link

bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/w3ct1rgx

[Dales-Rambler]

Thanks for the link, it sounds interesting.

[lesleysage]

Hello, as you find listening to and sharing experiences of this dissease, and its side effects, including of treatments, you may find the webinars and groups offered by Ovacome helpful ovacome.org.uk/Pages/Events... You can also ask to be emailed with the weekly update of groups and webinars. I've found several most helpful in my journey with oc. Take care. Warm wishes, L

[Differentforgirls]

Thank you. Really helpful to know. Take good care x