Taste and smell perception and quality of life during and after systemic therapy for breast cancer

ConclusionsMost taste and smell alterations recovered within 6  months after the end of chemotherapy for breast cancer, but not for patients receiving trastuzumab. These results highlight the importance of monitoring taste and smell alterations during and after treatment with chemotherapy and trastuzumab, as they may impact quality of life.

Source: Breast Cancer Research and Treatment - February 23, 2018 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research