Hi Meli,
When you have your appointment with your chemo oncologist at Greenlane you must mention the ringing in the ears. I'm sure they will switch the chemo drug.
Keep rinsing with the salt and soda bic mouthwash frequently. I'm sure Bob the dentist will guide you when you see him next Wednesday.
Also speak up when you see your Radiation oncologist this coming week about the pain. You can also mention it to the radiation techs who will ensure you get seen and given stronger pain meds straight away.
It is also very important that you continue to swallow every day to keep those muscles working. I'm sure the SLTs have reminded you often about this - they are fantastic ladies. Do you have a PEG?
Take it easy and be kind to yourself,
Tammy

Caregiver/advocate to Husband Kris age 59@ diagnosis
DX Dec '10 SCC BOT T4aN2bM0 HPV+ve.Cisplatin x3 35 IMRT.
PET 6/11 clear.
R) level 2-4 neck dissection 8/1/11 to remove residual node - necrotic with NED
Feb '12 Ca back.. 3/8/12 total glossectomy/laryngectomy/bilat neck dissection/partial pharyngectomy etc. clear margins. All nodes negative for disease. PEG in.
March 2017 - 5 years disease free. Woohoo!