MrsChickenPam, Sorry you have to join this group but all the same, welcome to you. I'm sorry that your hubby is suffering from the side effects, unfortunately, these will get worse, even after radiation is over. You really MUST let his MO know about the problems he is having with his hearing. It is probably due to the Cisplatin. The doctor may decide to change his chemo or not give him the last cycle if the hearing problems are bad. The loss of hearing can be permanent.

Depending on how long he can continue to sip and swallow water, he may retain his ability to swallow even to the end of treatment. If he reaches a point when he cannot swallow, let it be for now but have him continue doing his swallowing exercises so that the muscles do not become atrophied.

If your have further questions, feel free to post them. There are lots of forum members who can give you some suggestions.

Gloria
She stood in the storm, and when the wind did not blow her way, she adjusted her sails... Elizabeth Edwards

Wife to John,dx 10/2012, BOT, HPV+, T3N2MO, RAD 70 gy,Cisplatinx2 , PEG in Dec 6, 2012, dx dvt in both legs after second chemo session, Apr 03/13 NED, July 2013 met to lungs, Phase 1 immunotherapy trial Jan 18/14 to July/14. Taxol/carboplatin July/14. Esophagus re-opened Oct 14. PEG out April 8, 2015. Phase 2 trial of Selinexor April to July 2015. At peace Jan 15, 2016.