I had a similar treatment protocol -- 8 weekly Cisplatin and 39 IMRT. I really had very few side effects from the Cisplatin -- a little fatigue about 36 - 48 hours after treatment, but nothing horrendous. I was given Zofran and Decadron prior to each administration, and had an Rx for Compazine. The Zofran and Compazine combined really prevented any problem with nausea. They do, however, tend to cause constipation. If they give you Decadron, be prepared to be a little hyper for the rest of that day -- it is a steroid.

Best of luck.