Sheelagh - hearing issues after treatment

Hi folks

i had double breast cancer 10 years ago. I had radiotherapy.

im going deaf. Even with hearing aids I can’t distinguish words. 

can this be long term radiotherapy?

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  • Hi Sheelah,

    I am not a doctor, but I understand that this can be one of the side-effects of radiotherapy. I am not aware of it happening with breast radiotherapy. It usually happens at the time of treatment and is more likely to happen with head, brain or neck radiotherapy. I don't know about long-term effects, but you might find it useful to talk to one of the nurses here, your own GP or audiologist about a possible link. You can contact the nurses here Mon -Fri from 9.00am - 5.00pm. Their number is 0808 800 4040.

    Please keep in touch and let us know how you get on. We are always here for you.

    Kind regards,

    Jolamine xx

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  • Hi Sheelah,

    I am not a doctor, but I understand that this can be one of the side-effects of radiotherapy. I am not aware of it happening with breast radiotherapy. It usually happens at the time of treatment and is more likely to happen with head, brain or neck radiotherapy. I don't know about long-term effects, but you might find it useful to talk to one of the nurses here, your own GP or audiologist about a possible link. You can contact the nurses here Mon -Fri from 9.00am - 5.00pm. Their number is 0808 800 4040.

    Please keep in touch and let us know how you get on. We are always here for you.

    Kind regards,

    Jolamine xx

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