Since you already have hearing loss, make certain your chemo doctor is aware of this. I would also ask about having Carboplatin rather than Cisplatin. Supposed to be as good without the awful side effects. Having had neither, I cannot comment other than what I have read here.

As to the peg, I too made it through without one. It was rough, but I percervered. Since your doctor doesn't think you will need one immediately, I'd wait and see. Just don't let yourself get dehydrated or lose more than 10% of your weight.


Take care,
Eileen

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Aug 1997 unknown primary, Stage III
mets to 1 lymph node in neck; rt ND, 36 XRT rad
Aug 2001 tiny tumor on larynx, Stage I total laryngectomy; left ND
June 5, 2010 dx early stage breast cancer
June 9, 2011 SCC 1.5 cm hypo pharynx, 70% P-16 positive, no mets, Stage I