Cindy,

I can't help you on the anxiety question, but hearing loss can be a side effect of Cisplatin. With most people, the loss is temporary, but a small percentage of people are more susceptible and could experience a permanent loss. Are the doctors aware of the hearing difficulty? If not, make sure you tell them. If Harry has any chemo treatments left, perhaps he shouldn't have the Cisplatin. Some people also experience a buildup of ear wax from the RAD treatments, which can also cause a temporary hearing loss.

Rosie

Was primary caregiver to my daughter Heather who had stage IV base of tongue SCC w/ primary recurrence. Original diagnosis August 21st, 2002. Primary recurrence March 18th, 2003. Died October 6th, 2003.