What Cancer Treatments Can Cause Sensorineural Hearing Loss?
Several cancer treatments are associated with SNHL:
Chemotherapy: Drugs like cisplatin and carboplatin are ototoxic, meaning they can damage the hair cells in the cochlea, leading to hearing loss. Radiation Therapy: Radiation to the head and neck can damage the inner ear structures or the auditory nerve. Surgery: Surgical procedures for tumors near the auditory system, such as those for acoustic neuroma, can inadvertently damage auditory structures.
