Ringing Chemo Bells, sometimes called Survivor Bells, after finishing chemotherapy has become something of a ritual for a lot of people on their last day of cancer treatment. Many cancer centers across the country encourage people to ring a bell on their last day of chemotherapy treatments to signify the end of their journey. The videos of patients ringing their Chemo Bells are heart-warming, fun, and filled with applause from employees at the hospitals.
But what about the patients who will never finish treatment? There are patients who will never get their day to ring the bells. Some may even feel ashamed that they’ll never have a day to celebrate their recovery. For those patients, cancer centers have resources to help you deal with shame, anger, and any other emotion you’re struggling with during treatment.
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