Barbara, welcome to OCF! Glad you found this site to help you get info and support. I know its scary when you are unsure of what to expect with treatments. Its really not that bad after you get thru the first couple treatments.

Right now try to eat everything you can and focus on your nutrition and hydration. During treatments you will need a minimum of 2500 calories and 48 ox of water every single day. No shorting yourself and trying to make it up the next day, the next day never comes and this can snowball into a big problem.

Have you had a hearing test? Watch carefully for any changes in your hearing as cisplatin can cause problems for some patients.

Have you gotten a flouride tray made from your dentist? This is very important to use every day to help save your teeth.

Please add a signature so its easier to help you. Click on the "My Stuff" tab, on the drop down menu, click on "Edit Profile". Scroll to the bottom and type your info in the white box and click "submit".

Stick with us, you are among friends who have walked this path already. We will help get you thru your treatments.