Taste alterations in breast cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy: an observational study (opens in new tab)

BackgroundTaste alterations are a common adverse effect of chemotherapy and may substantially impair quality of life, social interactions, and dietary habits. Reported incidence rates vary widely, partly due to the heterogeneity of assessment methods. This study aimed to investigate chemotherapy-induced taste alterations in patients with breast cancer using both objective (taste strips) and subjective (questionnaire-based) measures.Materials and methodsThis was a prospective study conducted b...