What is up with the bell???

Thank you @Nefertari . That is very kind of you. :)

@KarynJ, well belated congratulations on finishing your treatment <3   I am so sorry that it was such a lonely experience for you, that is tough. I hope you have some support now.

There was a bell where I had my radiation treatment. I was offered the chance to ring it but politely declined. For me it was because my treatment was quite a lonely experience. The staff were lovely but I didn't bond with anyone. I also had no friends family or support person with me to celebrate or acknowledge my achievement. Doing it alone just felt like I was reinforcing my loneliness and I didn't want to draw attention to myself. I just wanted it to be over so I could go home.

@StarGirl  Oh that bell!!
I have heard of it but not sure if my hospital had it or not? I was abruptly stopped due to PN so went out without fanfare after chemo, like @Zoffiel I was happy to get out, missed the staff though.

At my hospital after radiation we put our thumbprint on a canvas in the shape of a tree, what struck me was how many thumbprints there were already.  Especially when I learnt they were from only the last eight months, sobering.

I’m sure the bell is a big thing for kids with cancer.

There was no bell when I was there (fairly new hospital).  Doubt whether I would have rung it if it was, still had radiation to go so I didn't really see it as a finish line.
 I saw one lady ring the bell on the way out a few weeks later and she scared the beejeesus out of everyone in the waiting room LOL.

I wanted the bell but Port MAC doesn’t do it, so my treatment finished with a whimper instead of a “Yes! I’ve DONE IT!”  

@StarGirl be a rebel and ring that bell!  Do it every time you go in for treatment :D

Below is a Christmas song, but you can adapt it and learn the bells if you like :o

https://youtu.be/Qbyy9CJ4t3s

@kmakm, I think I might now too 😬 @Zoffiel has inspired me. 😱

*whispers* I quite liked ringing the bell...