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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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    Hi I'm having my last rads today and am nervous about ringing the bell as don't like drawing attention to myself! My husband is coming with me today and wants to record it and my daughters who can't come want to see that.  Perhaps I'll do it for than as they have been through it all with me and are feeling very pleased to think I'm on the last lap.  I'll let you know if I manage to do this or just walk out quietly. xx

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    Hi do what you're comfortable with it doesn't really matter, it's just one way to say that's it finished, when i finished chemo i thought about it but decided no I'm on palliative care so still got cancer but if they ever got rid of my uninvited guest I'd probably brake the bell with happiness. Best wishes........ Billy 

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    Hi do what you're comfortable with it doesn't really matter, it's just one way to say that's it finished, when i finished chemo i thought about it but decided no I'm on palliative care so still got cancer but if they ever got rid of my uninvited guest I'd probably brake the bell with happiness. Best wishes........ Billy 

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