10/10/2025
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In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month 🎀
DID YOU KNOW?
⚛️CHEMOTHERAPY (especially platinum based drugs like cisplatin and carboplatin):
• Can cause permanent sensorineural hearing loss (high frequency loss most common).
• May also trigger tinnitus (ringing or buzzing in ears).
☢️ RADIATION THERAPY (especially to the head/neck region):
• May damage the cochlea, auditory nerve, or surrounding tissues.
• Can cause conductive hearing loss due to scarring or fluid buildup.
• Hearing problems may appear months or years after treatment.
💊 OTOTOXIC MEDICATIONS (antibiotics like aminoglycosides, diuretics, and some targeted therapies):
• Increase risk of hearing loss when combined with chemo or radiation.
• Symptoms include sudden hearing changes, dizziness, or balance problems.
