Hi Stephany, like others here, I had chemo treatment once a week and during the 2-hour treatment, I didn't feel anything uncomfortable and I could even drive back home myself. But the hardest time came that evening and the following two days. The smell of cooking caused nausea and the appetite was much affected. Radiation did not lead to nausea in my case. Another very frustrating side effect of chemo on me was the emotional aspect. I felt so depressed and restless that my willpower of fighting became very weak. I couldn't do one thing long and the concentration span was very short.This lasted for about two days and I had a few days more normal. Then when I felt better, I had to get another chemo. The whole cycle repeated and I was quite sure it was the effect of chemo and not radiation. I didn't lose any hair even though it was stated as one possible side effect.Another effect was the low WBC and I ended up in the hospital for 3 weeks in the middle of my treatment. The consent form I mentioned earlier listed POSSIBLE short term and chronic side effects of the two treatments. I would not write all here since it was a long list and if you want details, you can email me. Despite going through more side effects, I am glad I have this because I am not sure if I hadn't had chemo, would I have been in remission. My largest neck tumor measured more than 7 cm!

Karen stage 4 tonsil cancer diagnosed in 9/01.