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Be watchful of what they call "ringing in your ears" which really didn't sound like ringing to me, more like a really faint buzzing. Cis administered in this big bag approach (every 3 weeks) can cause permanent hearing loss. I know for fact. Perhaps discuss Carboplatin with your MO but regardless get him to discuss the warning signs of Cisplatin and what to do if you begin to experience any of them. I didn't notice any problems with Cis until after my second bag which was appx 15 rads into my Tx.
David
Age 58 at Dx, HPV16+ SCC, Stage IV BOT+2 nodes, non smoker, casual drinker, exercise nut, Cisplatin x 3 & concurrent IMRT x 35,(70 Gy), no surgery, no Peg, Tx at Moffitt over Aug 06. Jun 07, back to riding my bike 100 miles a wk. Now doing 12 Spin classes and 60 outdoor miles per wk. Nov 13 completed Hilly Century ride for Cancer, 104 miles, 1st Place in my age group. Apr 2014 & 15, Spun for 9 straight hrs to raise $$ for YMCA's Livestrong Program. Certified Spin Instructor Jun 2014.
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