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Ha ha. Just kidding. It will be several months before we know how effective the new chemo meds are. However, I can tell you that (a) so far I’m suffering no side effects, (b) my routine lab tests are all fine, and (c) I feel pretty good. I’m sleeping OK, my energy level is nearly back to normal, my stomach has finally recovered, and my hair is growing back.

And speaking of hair, that’s the real purpose of this post. My hair has now grown back to the point that I have a decision to make: keep it as is, or let it grow to its old length? It’s not like my old hair was any great shakes, but still, after 55 years you get accustomed to things. On the other hand, the new do does have advantages. Easy upkeep. No worries about wind or hat hair. Cheaper haircuts.

Comparison photos are below. Anyway, feel free to vote in comments. Old hair or new?

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