Lisa,

I was told by my MO that the ringing in the ear is damage being done. I'm not saying you can prevent it but that's what I was told AFTER the damage had been done. My high frequency hearing loss is not as bad as say the dry month or lack of taste or thyroid problems that I am also left with but it was a comment my MO said AFTER my damage was done that made me question the Cis decision to begin with...he said " I wish I had known (I guess my reaction to Cis) I would have switched you to Carboplatin since it isn't known for causing ear damage and it's just as effective." I naturally responded, "then why didn't you put me on Carbo to begin with?" and he replied...not everyone suffers hearing damage and Cis has been around and tested a lot longer than Carbo.

Also, I did a post months ago on my bodies' reaction to Chemo and Radiation. If you want I can repost for you or send it to you on a Private Past. Just let me know. FYI, it is not a PG rated post.

David

Age 58 at Dx, HPV16+ SCC, Stage IV BOT+2 nodes, non smoker, casual drinker, exercise nut, Cisplatin x 3 & concurrent IMRT x 35,(70 Gy), no surgery, no Peg, Tx at Moffitt over Aug 06. Jun 07, back to riding my bike 100 miles a wk. Now doing 12 Spin classes and 60 outdoor miles per wk. Nov 13 completed Hilly Century ride for Cancer, 104 miles, 1st Place in my age group. Apr 2014 & 15, Spun for 9 straight hrs to raise $$ for YMCA's Livestrong Program. Certified Spin Instructor Jun 2014.