side effects - taste buds

Hi Carole,

I had 16 rounds of chemo, 4 of AC and 12 of Taxol.  I lost my taste buds and smell when I had 4 treatments to go and that was in January.  I am slowly getting some taste and smell back but considering I am 5 1/2 months post chemo I really can't say how long it will take.  Everyone keeps telling me that mine will come back but I am starting to doubt it.  Sometimes the smells of certain things (petrol, onion cooking etc), nearly make me sick they smell so bad.  I hope your taste comes back soon because it is so frustrating not been able to enjoy your food!