Why does cancer treatment leave a metallic taste? new study investigates
NCT ID NCT03558789
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 16, 2026 · Updated 29 times
Summary
This study looked at why people with head and neck cancer experience a metallic taste before, during, and after treatment. Researchers measured chemicals in the saliva of 100 patients to see if they are linked to the taste changes. The goal was to better understand the causes and how this affects quality of life, not to test a new treatment.
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CH Valence
Valence, 26953, France
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