Thank you so much for the warm welcome, and I appreciate the thanks for my service. Yes, I have been warned to eat a lot and I am sure trying (not the most positive of reasons to pig out, but hey!) Thanks for the info on the hearing loss ref. the Cisplatin. I had read that with some of the research I have done, along with the importance of hydration and the other advice.

We visited the chemo clinic Friday and sat down with one of the docs and the nurses. They gave us a real good feel for the procedure, side effects, etc. and they are all great so far.

One of the things that I have had a tough time understanding until recently is why I need to do this treatment if there is no visible cancer left in my body (which all the docs stated there isn't). I had a hard time accepting that there could still be unseen cancer in me and this is the best way to try and fight it. I am still a little nervous because they have told us this is about the toughest treatment they do to fight cancer... so I know I ain't gonna be a walk in the park. But again, we have faith and I will get through it. Thanks for your advice and I will keep you posted.