Platinum Member (300+ posts)    Joined:  Oct 2006  Posts: 383  |    Hate to say this but when I was put on Cisplatin I was told up front the potential for some loss of hearing but once I would realize it the damage would be done.  My hearing issues, mostly High pitch/frequency issues, stuck with me, hearing aids have helped some with it.  Definitely discuss it with doctors.   Best wishes and Prayers!
         
SCC right side BOT/FOM; DX 1-25-06; Neck dissection/25% of tongue removed 2-17-06.  Stage 2 Recurrence 7-06: IMRTX35 & 3X Cisplatin ended 10-18-06.  Tumor found 03/18/13; Partial Glossectomy 03/28/13 left lateral tongue.  Nov. 2014; headaches,lump on left side of throat. Radical Neck Dissection 12-17-14; Tumor into nerves/jugular; Surgery successful, IMRTX30 & 7X Erbotux. Scan 06-03-15; NED!  06-02-16; Mets to left Humerus bone and lesion on lungs-here We go again!  Never, Ever Give Up!
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