Image of a woman fitting headphones on a child. Text: Audiologists are essential in oncology care Before treatment -Establish a baseline record of hearing and balance During treatment -Administer periodic hearing tests to monitor for any changes, ringing in ears (tinnitus), or balance problems -Communicate with oncology team and suggest treatment options After treatment -Continue to monitor and evaluate
Not being able to fully hear or feeling dizzy can make daily activities challenging. 60 - 90% of #cancer patients develop #ototoxicity from cisplatin-based chemotherapy. Audiological monitoring is an essential component of #oncology care.
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