Thanks for the very thoughtful replies.
I have to just jump in so I can tackle some of the concerns.

I have taken a rotation of anti-nausea including IV options when I am at the hospital. As for at home, Zofran and Compazine. I have made it through the first full hit. I had a good Sunday and yesterday was pretty comfortable.
The radiation is showing some changes in my throat with an increased thickness of the saliva, and mucous. I am still doing my best to eat although last week it was a struggle on a couple of afternoons.
The poster or chart for cisplatin has a lot that is familiar but also I am not a med. person so I would need to take some time to digest the information.
I wanted to know has anyone had the "ringing in the ears" side effect from the chemo. I understand it could be permanent. It started last evening overnight and well it could drive someone crazy.
How about headaches...anyone advice, I am taking tylenol and feel that is being overdone.
Thanks, NC