Nausea was my worse side effect. The 1st was OK but the 2nd was really bad and the third was worse. Combination of more rads, weight loss and chemical imbalances I guess. I did loose hearing in the high frequency range which is permanent and contrary to what Kathy above says I tried (very expensive, state of the art)hearing aids once and gave them back within a week. I do not look forward to the day when I have to wear them.

My MO told me after realizing my hearing had been affected that "had he known he would have switched me to Carboplatin because it's just as effective as Cis but without the nasty side effects." Certainly SCREAMS THE QUESTION...then WHY....Never could get a good answer why Carbo isn't used first other than I did get another MO at Moffitt tell me that there have not been adequate studies to prove that. Remember I was treated 6 years ago.

David

Age 58 at Dx, HPV16+ SCC, Stage IV BOT+2 nodes, non smoker, casual drinker, exercise nut, Cisplatin x 3 & concurrent IMRT x 35,(70 Gy), no surgery, no Peg, Tx at Moffitt over Aug 06. Jun 07, back to riding my bike 100 miles a wk. Now doing 12 Spin classes and 60 outdoor miles per wk. Nov 13 completed Hilly Century ride for Cancer, 104 miles, 1st Place in my age group. Apr 2014 & 15, Spun for 9 straight hrs to raise $$ for YMCA's Livestrong Program. Certified Spin Instructor Jun 2014.