Thank you so much for your replies. I had fluorouracil last time for my cancer and had no side affects. I decided to get a second opinion on this because I cannot tolerate any pain meds and am very sensitive, being a blue-eyed redhead. On top of a radical hysterectomy, the cisplatin could have side affects, but maybe not; however, I checked and the fluorouracil is an adequate substitute so not sure why they are sayings it's my only course of action. It's a terrible burden actually when you have worked in the healthcare field for 40 years LOL!