Hi Al - Until someone else shares some more direct experience with you, you might go to the OCF main page and click in the search box (upper right), put "Chemo" for several links on what it does and its effects on the body. A search for "nausea meds" can also give you an idea the different ones that are available. This could help you to think of some questions for the doctor or for anyone here. Re the nausea, whatever the doctor suggests, be sure and ask about what side effects of the meds are possible and what to do about them so that you can be prepared. My son did not have chemo with his Rad Tx but he did have nausea and some hair loss but the hair all grew back. With the help of everyone here, he made it through just fine and there is every chance that Ida and you will too. Try to stay positive and keep checking back here and let us know what's happening.