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I hadn't heard this phrase before, thread posts gave me clues, Google confirmed.
This is among the very best of threads.
Huge congratulations to everyone who had rung the bell. You are all amazing humans.
Wishing everyone continued good health.
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over a year ago
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"Seen it on TV but can I ask, is there an actual bell?"
Yes it is. In my cancer ward it’s a bell attached to the wall. At the end of treatment (March 29 is my end date) you get to ring it and, typically, say a few words whilst the carers and fellow patients gather round.
I watched someone do it during my first cycle and it was very emotional. |
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"Seen it on TV but can I ask, is there an actual bell?
Yes it is. In my cancer ward it’s a bell attached to the wall. At the end of treatment (March 29 is my end date) you get to ring it and, typically, say a few words whilst the carers and fellow patients gather round.
I watched someone do it during my first cycle and it was very emotional. "
Thanks. So it's only to acknowledge the end of treatment not cure,is that right? Many of my family have had cancer and their treatment ended without them being cured. |
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"Seen it on TV but can I ask, is there an actual bell?
Yes it is. In my cancer ward it’s a bell attached to the wall. At the end of treatment (March 29 is my end date) you get to ring it and, typically, say a few words whilst the carers and fellow patients gather round.
I watched someone do it during my first cycle and it was very emotional.
Thanks. So it's only to acknowledge the end of treatment not cure,is that right? Many of my family have had cancer and their treatment ended without them being cured."
I should point out the hospital did not have a bell as it was more than a few years ago so I have no experience of the "bellringing" celebration |
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"Seen it on TV but can I ask, is there an actual bell?
Yes it is. In my cancer ward it’s a bell attached to the wall. At the end of treatment (March 29 is my end date) you get to ring it and, typically, say a few words whilst the carers and fellow patients gather round.
I watched someone do it during my first cycle and it was very emotional.
Thanks. So it's only to acknowledge the end of treatment not cure,is that right? Many of my family have had cancer and their treatment ended without them being cured."
Correct . What I have isn’t curable either but the bell ringing will still ensue to mark the end of the treatment milestone . |
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By *icktMan
over a year ago
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"If you know you know and you understand what I’ve been through (third time) Time to try and relax ??"
Hope you’re feeling better and can have some fun and relaxing times now that’s over  |
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"Seen it on TV but can I ask, is there an actual bell?
Yes it is. In my cancer ward it’s a bell attached to the wall. At the end of treatment (March 29 is my end date) you get to ring it and, typically, say a few words whilst the carers and fellow patients gather round.
I watched someone do it during my first cycle and it was very emotional.
Thanks. So it's only to acknowledge the end of treatment not cure,is that right? Many of my family have had cancer and their treatment ended without them being cured.
Correct . What I have isn’t curable either but the bell ringing will still ensue to mark the end of the treatment milestone . "
Sorry to hear that, all the best to you |
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"Seen it on TV but can I ask, is there an actual bell?
Yes it is. In my cancer ward it’s a bell attached to the wall. At the end of treatment (March 29 is my end date) you get to ring it and, typically, say a few words whilst the carers and fellow patients gather round.
I watched someone do it during my first cycle and it was very emotional. "
I suspect I'd cry my fucking eyeballs out if I had the privilege to watch something like that.
Wishing you better health!
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