Taste loss in cancer patients: clinicians' perceptions of educational materials and diagnostic tools.

Purpose: Cancer therapy is essential and lifesaving; however, it can have short- and long-term consequences on patients' health. Up to 87% of cancer patients report changes in taste function, yet patients report a lack of support from clinicians regarding their experience with taste loss during and following treatment. Thus, the objective of this study was to assess clinicians' knowledge and experience with managing patients with taste loss and identify potential gaps in the availability of educational materials and diagnostic tools.

The role of saliva in taste dysfunction among cancer patients: Mechanisms and potential treatment.

Two of the highest prevalent symptoms reported by cancer patients are taste dysfunction (17.6-93%) and dry mouth/xerostomia (40.4-93%).