I had about a 30% hearing loss after treatment. But it was in the opposite ear from my ND side. My surgeon surmised that it was thanks to the radiation. It got better over time... but I think I have a permanent loss nonetheless, although by now I'm used to it.

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SCC of occult origin 1/09 (age 55)| Stage III TXN1M0 | HPV 16+, non-smoker, moderate drinker | Modified radical neck dissection 3/09 | 31 days IMRT finished 6/09 | Hit 15 years all clear in 6/24 | Radiation Fibrosis Syndrome kicked in a few years after treatment and has been progressing since | Prostate cancer diagnosis 10/18