hearing returning

[BoBennett]

Shortly after I started treatment I noticed my hearing go better. Going by the TV Volume my hearing returned/increased by about 50%. anyone else have an improvement in their hearing? Could this be an effect of chemo?

Bo

[john]

EDIT: WHOOPS I thought you said your hearing got worse when I wrote the resonse below. No chemo shouldnt help your hearing. Chemo could possibly make the hearing worse not Better.

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Platinum type chemos can affect hearing adversly. I would guess Carboplatin would be less than Cisplatin.

For others information, there is a drug called Ethyol that is a chemo protectorant. It is supposed to decrease hearing problems form cisplatin and also reduce other side effects.

Prevention of Ototoxicity from Cisplatin/Carboplatin

Prevention

Obtain baseline audiograms and periodic follow-up audiograms during therapy for all patients receiving these agents. Perform these studies immediately before subsequent drug cycles so the maximal effect of the previous cycle can be determined. Lastly, patients should continue to undergo audiometric testing because of significant drug retention long after completion of therapy. Also advise patients to avoid noise exposure for up to 6 months.

http://www.emedicine.com/ent/topic699.htm

[Donna G]

That is great! Wish you would ask the Experts that one. I know they had concerns that I could have my hearing affected adveresly by the Cisplatin, Lasix etc never heard of an improvement but take what you can get and enjoy! Donna G

[john]

I think if you were taking prednisone, I think this can help hearing