The American Cancer Society states that some types of cancer treatments can induce a recurring metallic taste called chemo mouth. This common chemotherapy or radiation side effect happens because the treatments change how taste receptors interact with certain flavors. Chemo mouth usually diminishes once treatment ends. Oncologists suggest staying hydrated to lessen the effect.

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