I just had a post tx hearing test and was told I have permanent high freq hearing loss. They work in conjunction with Moffitt Cancer where I was treated and said that cisplatin had destroyed hair cells in both ears and it is irreversable.

My MO told me pre cisplatin tx, that I may experience some hearing loss but sometimes it is temp.

I have read some previous posts which really didn't help.

On a scale of 1 to 10 with ten being the greatest impact, I would rate this HF loss to my overall hearing function on a day to day basis as a 2 to 3 but I haven't been out socially or even to a restaurant since my tx ended. They told me that backgroud noises may negatively impact my hearing ability the most.

Before I seek other opinions I wanted to hear what the group has to say. I'm toooo young for hearing aids.

Thanks,

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.