Kevin got pretty sick after the first one, but he also had Taxotere and 5FU at the same time. The reaction to the 2nd and third was not quite as bad.
Just to warn you though...he did lose quite a bit of hearing in his left ear. It is a side effect of Cisplatin, but not one that everyone has.
Kathy

Kathy wife/caregiver to:
Kevin age:53
Dx 7/15/11
HPV16+ SCC Stage IV BOT/R
Non smoker, casual drinker
7/27/11 Cistplatin, taxotere,5FU 2/3week sessions, followed by IMRT 125cgy x 60 (2x daily) w/Erbitux weekly. Last rad 10/26/11. Last Erbitux 10/27/11
PEG placed 9/1/11 Removed 11/8/11
Clear PET 10/12 and 10/13 and ct in 6/14