Cisplatin and tinnitus

One thing that I haven’t mentioned over the past few days that should be noted is the effect of Cisplatin (the chemo therapy drug) on my ears. Tinnitus. Since last Friday (yes, it took two days to manifest itself) I feel like its always the day after a big rock concert. My ears are lightly full of white noise, punctuated by high pitch whines. Physical pressure changes from the weather, wandering from room to room, just a subtle change in altitude up and down a hill can make a difference as to what I hear and experience. Certain metallic sounds … Continue reading Cisplatin and tinnitus

Another day’s delay…

I guess that even the cancer centres have to make arrangements for maintenance issues… The tomograph machine that is being used to provide my radiation therapy is being shut down for a day’s worth of maintenance tomorrow. Sure, I can always use the extra day for my skin to recover from the low level burns, but it does add another day to my schedule.Damn. Continue reading Another day’s delay…