 Senior Patient Advocate Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts)
Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 8,311 | Hayley,
I to had Cis and I didn't tell my docs about the ringing (because I didn't consider it "ringing") until damage had been done so I have been tested and have been told I have permanent high frequency hearing loss. My hearing was not tested before my chemo so there is no comparison but, believe me, I can tell a difference in my hearing ability. I don't need hearing aids but I do ask people, especially women, to repeat themselves often when I can't read their lips. In the scheme of things it's not a big deal but I wish I would have recognized that "ringing" earlier and told my MO.
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.
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