Can ear ache be connected to tongue cancer?

Ear ache can be related to trauma/infection elsewhere in the mouth and throat.  All the nerves in that area are intertwined and often earache is a symptom of another issue.  There is also the possibility that the chemo/RT has affected the ear depending on where the target was.  Best to discuss with your ENT at the next appointment - which is exactly what I am going to do as I have started to develop some ear issues that are probably totally unconnected with treatment, but are worth checking out.

• Hi there, my husband is currently experiencing some hearing loss on the right ear, 11wks post treatment (30RT 2CT), and some aches on and off in the other ear, we are currently waiting for an appointment to see what is going on with that, we are hopeful that, if there is damage caused of treatment is not permanent.Pain at the moment is manageable with paracetamol . Mel x

Thanks Peter, I’ll mention it at my next appointment. 

Thanks Mel, I expect the RT has affected my ear as other people seem to be suffering also. 
I wish your hubby well with his recovery, I’m 6 months post RT and still struggle eating as I’ve no appetite anymore! Sue x

Hello Sue

If you've *always* had earache it's probably not related to the cancer, as you haven't always had cancer.  *But* I did have on-off mild earache and one-sided sore throats before I was diagnosed, which were related to my tumour. I haven't had any ear problems since treatment. As others have said, best ask your ENT specialist.

Good luck! 

Catriona