Thanks everyone for your responses. Does the amount of chemo or chemo drug combos depend on the diagnosis? The MO said Richard was only getting cisplatin and I've noticed that many people get a combo of drugs or induction. He wasn't prescribed any meds ahead of time and the nurse said they would be giving him anti-nausea drugs before the chemo. I'll pick up his prescription while he's in treatment. He has chemo the first, fourth, and seventh week.
I know we are in for some very difficult weeks ahead, but I'll be glad to have this first day done. I'm sure I'll be asking many more questions as time goes by. Travelottie, did your physician friend have her conventional treatment? Thanks , Geri