Hi there... if you're at PMH their protocol usually three large doses ask about the six though. And make sure they get the first one in early so he can have all three... particularly - because there is still a tumor there. Sometimes they start the chemo a week after and then if you have to miss a week due to a low wbc count then you will likely miss the last one. Which in this case is not something you want to do. Ask for him to have it the first week of rads.

As for the side effects I had the three big ones... only two of them and I was okay. A little nausea but my meds handled it for me. So it really was the easiest part of treatment. Now I am told that's unusual. Some people get super sick on it. It really depends on your body. I know he's already seen the hearing people and dental oncologist, or he should be soon. So other than reading up on what the rads side effects are and prepping for those (buy the glaxo base recommended... it is awesome cream and will help with radiation burns) tell him to eat up!!!! healthful foods and put protein mix in his formula if you can. hugs and good luck... What's his drs. name again?