I've had two rounds of Cisplatin, and 29 rads. I spoke to the oncologist yesterday and asked about my tinnitus. It seems to be getting worse. He said it was a side effect of the drug, but that I should not compromise the treatment and have the last Cisplatin dose on Monday.

Its currently 2.30am here and I've woken up after an hour's sleep by the ringing. Its driving me nuts. The prospect of it becoming worse and permanent is very distressing.

I know some people have been switched to Carboplatin because of it, but I've been reading Carboplatin causes it too. The oncologist didn't present any options, just recommended we press on with the Cisplatin and deal with the consequences later. Easy for him to say!

Is it just the Cisplatin? I'm reading that the rads cause it too. I don't know. I hope this passes. I'm using an app on my phone with the white noise, that helps a little.