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Canaan, NH
February 23, 2025
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Members shared deeply personal perspectives on whether to ring the bell after completing cancer treatment, with some choosing to celebrate the... Read more

Members shared deeply personal perspectives on whether to ring the bell after completing cancer treatment, with some choosing to celebrate the milestone immediately and others waiting until achieving complete remission or NED status. Several members described emotional moments when ringing the bell, including one member who accidentally broke it in excitement surrounded by family, while others found comfort in honoring the medical teams who supported them or creating their own private celebrations at home. A recurring theme was respecting each person's unique journey, with some choosing to ring for every treatment milestone as a symbol of resilience, while others who face ongoing or terminal diagnoses spoke candidly about living fully in the present moment rather than focusing on traditional markers of completion.

A MyLungCancerTeam Member

I rang it for both my 6 month chemo course ending and then for the 6 weeks of daily radiation. You earned it just by tolerating it. ❤️

February 23, 2025
A MyLungCancerTeam Member

I answered this question on another site like this:
If you have the chance then go for it and be happy you have the option.
I'm terminal and can only dream of ringing the bell. It's never gonna happen for me.
Feel fortunate in that since and be thrilled to be cancer clear.

February 26, 2025
A MyLungCancerTeam Member

Brian, you could die of a number of things before cancer gets you. You could hit a deer. You could get hit by a widow maker tree branch. That foot bath could malfunction and electrocute you. A million things could happen. Cancer just makes you realize you need to enjoy each day.

February 26, 2025
A MyLungCancerTeam Member

I'm far from cancer clear BUT I feel confident that if the Lord wills it then I will be❤️. I'll know next step in about 3 weeks. Why do you say terminal? With all the treatment options out there and new ones coming everyday there are people living long with Stage 4. I know Stage 4 isn't curable but it is treatable. You're doing well right now and I think there is every reason to expect to continue that path. I'm rooting for you! And all of us.

February 26, 2025
A MyLungCancerTeam Member

I never had the opportunity to ring a bell after my chemo. But I would have liked too. The sound is a testimony to your resilience and hope for the future. It is a healing sound that travels thru the air.

February 24, 2025

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