Hi Jen, I had Cisplatin for four times, once every week together with radiation. The memory is still fresh with me although it was over 3 years ago I had it. The injection was painless and I managed to go through it reading and listening to music. I had my breakfast as usual before I drove to the hospital ( just 10 minutes drive from my home to the hospital). The nurse injected an anti-nausea medicine prior to Cisplatin. The whole process lasted around 2 hours and I could go to toilet any time I liked. After that, I had lunch with my husband. The appetite was affected only when it was the 3rd and 4th time when the effects of radiation became serious. The nausea effect of cisplatin appeared on the following day. The doctor prescribed some medicine to take before each meal to prevent throwing up.I only vomitted once at the dinner table, which scared my husband and sons.The smell of cooking also made me sick. I am not sure if it is the effect of radiation or chemo since I had both at the same time. I felt fatigue and a loss of direction in life during the treatment. The effect on my mental state was far more serious than my physical one. Everyone may have different response to treatments. To me, I won't say that it was a walk in the park but I am sure you can go through it like everyone else.If you want to know more of my experience, you are welcome to email me.

Karen