Yousuf Zafar, MD, MHS, FASCO
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Lori Kooser :
I’m stage 4 on palliative care and will never have an end to treatment unless I decide to stop or a miracle cure happens. Seeing bell ringing never bothered me until my last round of radiation, 4 different patients rang the bell while I was in the waiting room waiting for SBRT simulation, my 5th sim over the past 2 years. When the 4th person stepped up to ring I lost it crying. It really hit hard for some reason this time, knowing I’ll never ring the bell. Yes it’s a victory and an accomplishment for them but for me it I guess it stung a little this time
2025-11-10 03:32:26
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LeeLeeHall :
The first time I was diagnosed and I finished my treatment I didn't ring the bell, it just didn't feel like anything to celebrate I was so broken, I just wanted to go home not celebrate.
2025-11-09 20:39:15
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WhiskeySixx 🇺🇲🖕 :
i refused to ring the bell after chemo, I told the nurse that if I'm still around in 5 years I would come back and ring it. last month was my 5 year anniversary but I'm still not ringing that damn bell. 😁
2025-11-09 23:31:36
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MsPass :
Nope…it’s NOT over.
2025-11-09 21:11:47
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certified_crashout81 :
If people want to celebrate, they should. If you don’t want to, don’t. I was always happy for those who got to ring it during my treatment.
2025-11-09 21:42:02
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Ladygodiva81 :
I rang the bell as hard as I could after my last chemotherapy infusion. I rang it for myself, my mom and aunt! If cancer comes again, and I'm able to finish treatment and have the opportunity to ring the bell I'm gonna!!!!!
2025-11-09 23:19:39
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James Pate :
I didn’t want to. I felt bad for others.
2025-11-09 22:57:26
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Danny Boy :
I’m ringing the bell this Friday. I conquered surgery, chemo, and radiation. I’ve invited my family who have taken care of me every step of the way. I will ring the bell for them- so that they may calm their hearts and worries even if it’s just a little while. The bell will bring them tremendous relief and joy. I will live in the present and celebrate with them.
2025-11-09 23:58:06
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Rob T. :
I rang it the first time I finished chemo and was declared NED. A whopping two months later I had a recurrence. I’m all for celebrating with people who wish to ring it, but I won’t be doing it again.
2025-11-10 02:13:59
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sash🤍 :
i think it’s fun to celebrate the end of treatment, even with scans/potential relapse in the future. you are celebrating that you did it and made it that far, even if it’s not the end
2025-11-09 22:59:54
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Amy Muscarnero Harve :
I did 16 rounds of hard chemo. I was damn proud to ring that bell!!! 😍
2025-11-11 02:50:54
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bee :
I didn't ring it physically but I posted a picture of a bell with a post at the end of my chemo. the bell in out hospital was in the waiting area, not nice for others who may never get to ring it. plus I knew my cancer wasnt gone.
2025-11-10 00:42:37
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2sad2disco :
Ring to celebrate the completion of treatment. Don’t ring to conclude cancer free
2025-11-10 20:21:56
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CatteryToygerMostert🇳🇱 :
no i would not ring a bell because my treatment is not over. chemo is but i get hormone Therapy for many years as well after chemo so i will not consider my self done after chemo.
2025-11-09 21:11:59
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Teri Johnson :
I think every completion of a treatment is a milestone and deserves to be celebrated. That’s how I looked at it for myself. It felt premature after chemo because I hadn’t had surgery yet but I just completed radiation and I rang that bell HARD! I’ve had two negative signatera tests since surgery and I’m going to celebrate each one of those as well.
2025-11-10 01:56:31
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mbeach1353 :
I didn’t ring the bell because there were people waiting down the hall that could hear it. Being in treatment often feels heavy. It didn’t feel right to celebrate loudly
2025-11-10 02:30:40
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KG :
5-yr BC Survivor🙋🏽♀️.. Ringing this bell was everything, God is a Healer and he proved himself. To God be ALL the Glory🙌🏾
2025-11-10 00:45:49
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Belle🇦🇺 :
During treatment, when I would hear someone ringing the bell, I would get teary with happiness for them.
2025-11-09 21:30:16
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BigRimz :
November 25, will be my last AC chemo of four and the end of a six month regimen. I have already let them know, I will not be, ringing the bell. There’s no reason I just don’t care to or like the loud noise. But, when other people ring it, I clap 🩷
2025-11-09 20:59:29
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Kat :
I always thought it wasn't a good idea to ring it. It's not something to celebrate and it can always come back.
2025-11-09 20:52:36
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Margaret L :
My cancer center doesn’t do this and I support that. Also, some friends and family members wanted to all come with me to chemo with balloons and confetti and god knows what else. I said no. I was in that ward with people who would never end chemo/treatment. I didn’t even want to “celebrate” at home. I still had to do radiation and more surgery, and I didn’t want to “jinx” anything 😏
2025-11-10 01:43:37
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rororo_420 :
I didn’t ring it. I’m stage 3 NSCLC for 7 years. I had always thought it meant you were cured until I found out otherwise. I still go for scans every 3 months and no end in sight. I think it’s a false of security.
2025-11-10 00:53:17
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Sue Bartlett :
I didn’t ring the bell because I didn’t know it would be my last treatment. Cancer and treatment can be so unpredictable. On the positive side I’m still here!
2025-11-09 23:41:18
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KELLY | SAHM :
I have one more treatment for my stage 4 crc. I want to ring the bell, but I want to wait for my scans to come back. Otherwise I might feel like I’m playing myself😭
2025-11-10 15:26:10
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ciarancunningham73 :
No. Refused to as I don’t feel il be officially cancer free for another 4 years. 🙏
2025-11-09 21:57:20
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