My husband has not yet had his RC, and we're trying to determine which hospital and which surgeon -- UCLA or USC. However, he is currently undergoing chemo, which consists of both Carboplatin and Gemzar. So far, he is handling both fine. You need to make sure you drink plenty of liquids (not caffine drinks such as coffee or soda as they are dehydrating). He has been provided anti-nausea medications -- Zofran and Ativan. The first one is taken twice daily, i.e. 8 am and 8 pm.
He was on Cistplatin, which caused his kidney levels to drop and he become very ill and was hospitalized because he was dehydrated. Since his kidney was affected, they switched him to the Carboplatin/Gemzar combo.
He did have to have nupogen injections after his first treatment, but we wonder if it had to do with the first go-round with the Cistplatin rather than the Carboplatin/Gemzar.
I can also tell you that he feels less energetic, and easily tires. But he has not had hair loss, or much nausea, and his appetite is still quite good.
Best of luck to you and I will keep you all in my prayers.