our RO explained things well enough to understand that we were entering hell but that they would do anything and everything to help with the pain. You should definately warn your mom but let you dad hear it from the RO. That worked best for us. My husband wanted me to know the side effects because he thought he would obsess about them and get them all. Some things he had to know but the little things I confirmed as we went along. I hope that you dad bonds with the RO like my husband did. He gave us his home and cell number and would really pull Craig along. The trust was what got him thru. The bad stuff comes gradually and when it peaks you are so close to finishing. Once treatment starts everything gets better. After treatment you are elated but then you are sick and sometimes very depressed then my husband came out of that two or three weeks after. We are all here for you.
Cindy