Hypoglossal Acupuncture for Dysgeusia in Patients Undergoing Chemotherapy

This study tests whether acupuncture under the tongue (hypoglossal acupuncture) can help cancer patients who experience taste disturbances (dysgeusia) as a side effect of chemotherapy. Taste changes are common with certain chemo regimens and can seriously impact nutrition and quality of life. You may be eligible if... - You are 18 years of age or older - You are starting chemotherapy with platinum-based or taxane-based drugs - You have breast, gynecological, or internal medicine cancer - You are experiencing a significant taste disturbance (phantogeusia rated 4 or higher on a numeric scale) - You are willing to participate and can give written informed consent You may NOT be eligible if... - You have severe mouth sores (stomatitis) - Your taste problems were caused by neurological disease, diabetes, or other medications before chemotherapy - You have low white blood cell counts (leucopenia/neutropenia) - You are taking blood thinners (anticoagulants) - You are a smoker - You have severe physical or mental health problems preventing participation - You are already participating in other complementary medicine treatments within integrative oncology care - You are in another study investigating treatments for oral complications Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.