My last radiation dose was three weeks ago in my neck vertebrae, and I'm still experiencing fair pain, no taste, and some hair loss. In the beginning, swallowing was very painful, but that's okay now. I voluntarily stopped the Oxycontdine and narcotic skin patches because of brain fog which was frightening. But I'm past the worst of the physical pain now. Can other's give me an idea on how long the pain and zero taste will continue? Many thanks.