Heather,

I just went through this. I too had short boots of ringing during the treatment. The lasted 3 min or so and then went away. Now 4 weeks out and I don't have any problems. My MO told me ~5% have a hearing issue that ranges from minimal to extreme loss of hearing. With cisplatin its a number game. I don't think anyone can tell who will, or how much you will be effected. It's a tough call.

Last edited by Hockeydad; 12-18-2012 09:17 PM.
Hockey Dad
43, No smoke, Small BOT HPV+16
8/30/12 Biopsy found SCC in Lymph node (removed)
9/19 DX 4a T1N2aM0
10/1 TX 2x Cisplatin 35 IMRT 70 gry (Done 11/15)
PEG tube in 11/7. Out 1/4, Back at work 2/4/13
PET 2/13 Clear, 10/16 all Scopes Clear, 4/14 Chest X-ray Clear, 5/14 Abdominal ultrasound Clear, 8 yrs clean!!!