Hi Colin, thank you for your wise words. It is 12months now since my lump was removed, I will have a scan in March and if everything is ok, I won't need to see the Doctor until November. Your journey with cancer has given me perspective with regard to my cancer. Your thoughts about this being my new normal have encouraged me. I will adopt it as my mantra. Thank you once again for your wise words. All the best for the future. Noreen ... View more

Hi, not sure how you are going, but thought I would tell you about my experience. Had a small lump removed from my salivary gland, then 6weeks radiation. Deafness didn't happen until about 3 months later. The inner ear has been damaged. My options are to have a grommet inserted and have an ear that leaks, or wear a hearing aid. I have decided on a hearing aid which does help but is not good in shopping centre environments. All the best. ... View more

Thank you, Colin. I eventually decided on a hearing aid and am happy with it.  It is good to hear about other experiences. Here you are having had a transplant and I'm complaining about a bit of deafness.  Thank you for sharing and all the best. Noreen ... View more

Thank you Raymond. I am trying a hearing aid for the time being. I want to investigate grommets more before I make my decision. I am happy with the hearing aids at the moment. Noreen ... View more