Jay, I was wondering about that myself, as Cisplatin would have been a no go for me as I only have one kidney.

Any one know the answer? My research suggests Carboplatin has less of the serious side effects but all the benefits, so what gives?

Tina
Diag: Aug. 13/12
T3N0M0
50% + glossectomy and bilateral radical neck dissection, removal of nodes zones I - V
Surgery October 11/12
Chemo/rad on hold due to clear margins and nodes
Sept 21/13 clear CT with anomaly thought to be the artery, being watched closely.
Dec 16/13 - anomaly confirmed artery, all clear
nickname: "get 'r done"
Plans: kick cancer's butt