Hi Michael,

I can't believe you only have 2 weeks left! You're almost there! I can relate to the ringing in the ears since I have it now 24/7. I did 3 rounds of cisplatin and between that and the damage the rads did to my eustacian tubes, I now have permanent ringing and I also had to have tubes placed in both eardrums for drainage. My ENT said the ringing will most likely be permanent and also looks like the tubes are, too. I've adjusted to the constant ringing / humming and (now don't laugh), I sleep with the TV on. For me the noise from the TV seems to distract from the ringing noise and allows me to fall asleep quicker. Remember, though, that we are all very different and hopefully once treatment ends for you, so will the "voices" in your ears (that's what I refer to them as!).

Hang in there, Michael - it's almost over!

Many hugs, Nancy


Stage IV oral cancer (tongue), T3N2, total glossectomy with right and left modified neck dissection 7/03, rad /chemo ended 11/03