Tim, I was switched to Carboplatin and found it much less difficult in that I did not have to measure urine output, and I didn't need anti-nausea drugs. By that time my mouth was a mess anyway, so I don't know that there was any change with regard to that. In my case, Taxol was also added, which made me temporarily bald, but seemed to have no other side effects.

I am very glad you are being tested. One's hearing is nothing to gamble with.