How often will you get the cisplatin? Back in the day (2 years ago) most of us got 3 large doses and now many are getting smaller weekly doses which have lessened the adverse side effects like nausea and hearing loss. To me the delivery is more important than the type of chemo so check this out.

I haven't read all the posts before me but the hair loss on the back of 6the neck is due to the exit radiation, not Cis.

You also might want to inquire about Carboplatin.

David

Age 58 at Dx, HPV16+ SCC, Stage IV BOT+2 nodes, non smoker, casual drinker, exercise nut, Cisplatin x 3 & concurrent IMRT x 35,(70 Gy), no surgery, no Peg, Tx at Moffitt over Aug 06. Jun 07, back to riding my bike 100 miles a wk. Now doing 12 Spin classes and 60 outdoor miles per wk. Nov 13 completed Hilly Century ride for Cancer, 104 miles, 1st Place in my age group. Apr 2014 & 15, Spun for 9 straight hrs to raise $$ for YMCA's Livestrong Program. Certified Spin Instructor Jun 2014.