I had Cis the older way which was 3 larger bags during radiation. We have recently seen more members say they got it in 6 weekly doses. The only "study" if you want to call it that since the 2 pools were not very similar, didn't conclude there was a benefit favoring one delivery method over the other. That said it does appear that the ones getting it in smaller weekly doses seem to fare better in the side effect arena. I don't remember many complaining about the nausea and none complaining about hearing loss. I did talk to my docs at Moffitt and they still favor the 3 dose method.

Re the hearing loss, if he experiences any "ringing" or a buzz in his ears then he needs to inform his MO immediately as that is the damage occurring. Not all of us (like everything else) seem inclined to get the damage but the ones, like me, that do have damage it is permanent and most always affects the higher frequencies. Of all my side effects it's probably near the bottom of my dislike list but certainly if it can be avoided it's better.

Nausea is another common side effect of Cisplatin. There are many different anti nausea meds out there. Some that provide instant or breakthrough relief and some intended to work in the background for longer lasting relief. Again what works for some doesn't mean it works for all and vice verse. I was one of the lucky ones that nothing seemed to work for me. I will also say that I didn't have the benefit of this site's wisdom during my Tx so maybe I gave up on some meds prematurely? I was such a stubborn pigheaded scared idiot during my Tx.