It’s tough to fully appreciate friends, family, and daily activities when you can’t hear what is being said or are unable to enjoy the sounds around you. If you’re having a hard time hearing in restaurants, big family dinners, or in the car, or you find yourself shying away from group conversations because you can’t understand what’s being said, it’s time to see a hearing care provider for a hearing consultation. Other symptoms include difficulty hearing someone who talks from another room or turning up the volume on your TV to the point that others in the room get annoyed. Hearing loss can lead to feelings of frustration and isolation but fortunately, there is a solution! Call us today at (
In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month this October, we wanted to take a moment to address a little-discussed side-effect of chemotherapy: hearing loss. According to CancerCenter.com, some of the more common chemotherapy drugs, especially those used to treat ovarian, testicular, colon and rectal cancers, could damage nerves and other tissues in the ear. About half of all chemotherapy patients are treated with a drug made from platinum; this medication can damage the plasma membrane that forms around a nerve to protect it. Dr. Julian Schink, Chief of Gynecologic Oncology at the Cancer Treatment Centers of America says, "Many patients don't know the risk until they're educated about them".
