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Radiotherapy - ringing bell at end of treatment

Magpiemaggie
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I know this is silly given the magnitude of cancer and it’s treatment but at my radiotherapy session today a patient finished her treatment and all the staff came out to cheer as she rang the bell. It was really emotional for all but I recoiled in horror as it’s something I would hate to do. 

Is it compulsory? Do the staff ask beforehand? It’s been worrying me all day. I’m now dreading my final session. Again apologies for being petty.

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    I too wondered what the clapping was when outside room for treatment. The next day iIsaw why. I got slightly emotional, which I've not been at all during whole process. I'm very shy and recoiled at the thought, but now, I may just don't if offered, to say goodbye to the daily journey to hospital. I was going to ask a nurse to record it?  I will decide on Tuesday at last session.

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    I too wondered what the clapping was when outside room for treatment. The next day iIsaw why. I got slightly emotional, which I've not been at all during whole process. I'm very shy and recoiled at the thought, but now, I may just don't if offered, to say goodbye to the daily journey to hospital. I was going to ask a nurse to record it?  I will decide on Tuesday at last session.

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