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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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    Hello!

    I am undertaking a research study into this topic to see patients perceptions on the treatment bell and also an end of treatment congratulations certificate which is currently used in some Canadian cancer centres which I observed during a placement there. The research area is new and if this Canadian practice is adopted in the UK, it could beneficial for the welfare of cancer patients undertaking Radiotherapy treatment. I would be most grateful if you could complete a short questionnaire via survey monkey. All answers are completely anonymous.  Thank you so much for your help! Anyone is welcome to answer the questionaire!

    Rachel

    www.surveymonkey.co.uk/.../75BK3GT

     

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    Hello!

    I am undertaking a research study into this topic to see patients perceptions on the treatment bell and also an end of treatment congratulations certificate which is currently used in some Canadian cancer centres which I observed during a placement there. The research area is new and if this Canadian practice is adopted in the UK, it could beneficial for the welfare of cancer patients undertaking Radiotherapy treatment. I would be most grateful if you could complete a short questionnaire via survey monkey. All answers are completely anonymous.  Thank you so much for your help! Anyone is welcome to answer the questionaire!

    Rachel

    www.surveymonkey.co.uk/.../75BK3GT

     

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