Micheal,
It is a portable suction machine with a yankear (sp) attachment. I can't belive your radiogist does not know what it is. They also make a stationary one, but I don't think you need that. Too big and too heavy.

You need to talk to drs about your reaction to this chemo. Cisplatin is not the only option available and some us us have never had chemo. Get the stats as Gail said and consider your options. I think you may be so sick now that you are no longer making the same informed decisions. I this is the case, get your family to help you as your advocate. Being so sick during treatment can hurt you ability to argue with drs.

We all hope you are ffeling better and as I said before, take Gail's advice.

Eileen