Charlotte’s journey began with subtle changes to her hearing after undergoing chemotherapy treatment. “First, there was ringing in my ears. Then I realized I couldn’t hear in crowds,” she says. At first, these symptoms might seem minor compared to the overwhelming challenges of cancer treatment, but they quickly evolved into a bigger concern.

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One of the first signs of hearing loss is needing to turn up the TV volume. It seems like a simple solution to an overlooked problem