Waldenstrom's and Hearing Loss

Lon

Can Waldenstrom's or the treatment there of cause a hearing loss?

po18guy

It can, but...

It depends on where the tumors are/were, and the type of treatment you received. If you received "CHOP" or any combination with the drug Vincristine (Oncovin), it can cause nerve damage in hands, feet, eyes and ears. Have you notified doctor?

PBL

Treatment side effects and/or hyperviscosity

Vincristine-induced neuropathy is a possibility.

It also seems possible that the hyperviscosity in WM can lead to hearing loss due to thrombus formation...

https://www.researchgate.net/publication/11784914_Waldenstrom's_macroglobulinemia_and_sensorineural_hearing_loss

https://www.researchgate.net/publication/273852952_Bilateral_Sudden_Hearing_Loss_in_Waldenstrom's_Macroglobulinemia_MR_Appearance

https://www.iwmf.com/sites/default/files/docs/publications/Abonour.pdf

Please follow Po18guy's advice and inform your doctor.

I hope this helps. Do keep us posted.

PBL