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Joined: Jan 2011 Posts: 49 Likes: 1 | I haven't vomited but I have had some dry heaves. I am thinking it is more to do with radiation.
Sorry about the morning sickness...I am sure everyone had a chuckle on that one.
NC
63 years old
Nona to Alora, Emery, Ilyana, Harper, Nolan, & Rory. Yogini since 2012. Namaste.
Diagnosed 10/5/20 Oral Cancer/ RT side of tongue SCC Stage I Partial Glossectomy 10/23/20 Right Neck Dissection 12/4/20 Clear Nodes
BOT SCC 1/18/11 Stage IV N3 M0 HPV+ Port2/18/11
Treatment start 2/22
CISplatin 2rnds, Rads:35 treatments
July 12 doctors' deemed me cancer free-port out July 18.
Non-smoker, was a light-drinker No drinking since diagnosis
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Joined: Nov 2002 Posts: 3,552 | I can't speak to the headache but your doctor should be notified IMMEDIATELY of any changes, in hearing, during Cisplatin Tx. Cisplatin can cause permananet deafness although this is very rare.
They should also have performed a baseline audiology test prior to treatment and periodic ones during treatment.
It could be the radiation but I would put my money on the chemo. Constipation from narcotics can also cause nausea. For that matter fear and anxiety can cause nausea.
Last edited by Gary; 03-01-2011 04:21 AM.
Gary Allsebrook
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Dx 11/22/02, SCC, 6 x 3 cm Polypoid tumor, rt tonsil, Stage III/IVA, T3N0M0 G1/2
Tx 1/28/03 - 3/19/03, Cisplatin ct x2, IMRT, bilateral, with boost, x35(69.96Gy)
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"You are a mist that appears for a little while and then vanishes" (James 4:14 NIV)
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Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 8,311 | It may be VERY RARE to cause permanent deafness but it also causes permanent damage along the way towards deafness, so even if you don't end up deaf believe me the damage Cis causes can affect your quality of hearing for the rest of your life. I speak from experience.
Has anyone suggested Emends for the nausea?
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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Joined: Jan 2011 Posts: 49 Likes: 1 | So for the rest of my life I will experience hearing loss?
I did have emed for the first three days all orally.
NC
63 years old
Nona to Alora, Emery, Ilyana, Harper, Nolan, & Rory. Yogini since 2012. Namaste.
Diagnosed 10/5/20 Oral Cancer/ RT side of tongue SCC Stage I Partial Glossectomy 10/23/20 Right Neck Dissection 12/4/20 Clear Nodes
BOT SCC 1/18/11 Stage IV N3 M0 HPV+ Port2/18/11
Treatment start 2/22
CISplatin 2rnds, Rads:35 treatments
July 12 doctors' deemed me cancer free-port out July 18.
Non-smoker, was a light-drinker No drinking since diagnosis
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Joined: Jan 2011 Posts: 49 Likes: 1 | You are right...it would be the chemo. I talked with the doctors today and at this point it is just about the chemo. I guess I am a bit naive at this point. I don't have all the downsides and side effects but by the end of my treatment...I guess I will need to wait and see.
NC
63 years old
Nona to Alora, Emery, Ilyana, Harper, Nolan, & Rory. Yogini since 2012. Namaste.
Diagnosed 10/5/20 Oral Cancer/ RT side of tongue SCC Stage I Partial Glossectomy 10/23/20 Right Neck Dissection 12/4/20 Clear Nodes
BOT SCC 1/18/11 Stage IV N3 M0 HPV+ Port2/18/11
Treatment start 2/22
CISplatin 2rnds, Rads:35 treatments
July 12 doctors' deemed me cancer free-port out July 18.
Non-smoker, was a light-drinker No drinking since diagnosis
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