New drugs treating me well

I'm a week into the new chemo and very happy to report no apparent side effects so far. No nausea after the treatment, maybe slight tiredness by the end of the day this weekend, but, frankly, who doesn't get that. Very happy. The next 12 weeks will be easy - I've clearly done the hard yards and they were not exactly difficult.

I'm on the lapatinib only branch of the trial I signed up to. The amazing advantage of this is that it comes in pill form. So instead of having infusions for a year I just have to pop a couple of pills a day, once this current 12 weeks is over. Of course, this is brilliant for me, but imagine how much it will mean for people from more remote areas who need treatment, assuming the trial is successful.

My hair is just starting to grow back! If it stays, in a couple of months I might be brave enough to go out sans wig. Maybe. It will be easier for swimming, anyway. Last weekend we were all jumping off the boat - weather still warm at 25-29 degrees during the day, and the water is also still lovely even when the air temp cools a little. Wigs and scarves don't quite work for that, and a swimming hat isn't quite the thing either outside of a lap pool. I have a little sunhat that ties under my chin and doesn't budge - has been perfect for water parks and equally so on the boat. But hair will definitely be better. Can't wait!