As usual, DavidCPA is spot on. My MO pushed Erbitux because of the high percentage of his patients on Cisplatin who did experience the hearing loss and ringing in the ears damage.
Even when the Cancer came back, my MO used Carboplatin.
Ironically, I did have a full hearing test done right before TX back when everyone was busy misdiagnosing my ear pain.
For what it is worth, I would gladly trade you that ringing in the ears for the ability to swallow & eat. The important thing to remember is that we are still alive to be feeling these complications. My advice is the same as DavidCPA's
Charm