Thanks so much for all the info, I had also read about ice chips while Cisplatin is infused, so I did suggest that she try that. The 5FU is being infused via pump over 96 hours-don't know if that makes it easier or harder to tolerate-easier I would assume, but I assume nothing anymore!

CG to friend Mary. SCC Stage IV-A of rt. tonsil, mets. to lymph node on rt. DX 06/07,tonsillectomy 08/07, Chemo Cisplatin, Taxotere and 5FU X3 cycles; RAD completed 1/20/08 RND scheduled for 3/08. 54yr.old, NS, social drinker.