I don't have much to add to what was already said, but side effects of Chemo basically depend on the type of chemo given, chemo combinations, if with chemoradiation, dosage, speed of infusion or rate, and frequency, it's pretty much the same with radiation. Also factoring in is the patients general health, co-morbidities, surgery, prior radiation, age and a number of others. Basically, everyone is different, as said.

They usually have "Chemo Orientation" before or even the day of your Chemo infusion, and give you a handout of the drug, like I attached, and go over common side effects, not so common and rare side effects, and what to look for, basic remedies for minor ailments, contact numbers, etc.

Ask if your radiation center can debride your mouth out daily with the small pressure machine, forget name, and believe It was with saline solution, which made a difference with mucocutis and Thrush

http://chemocare.com/chemotherapy/drug-info/cisplatin.aspx