Today he rang the bell

swopoe
swopoe Member Posts: 492
in Head and Neck Cancer #1

as he finished his radiation. 6 weeks of rads done. Chemo was finished last week. These past 6 weeks have been a beast, but my husband and our family have made it through. I never thought this day would get here but now the day has come. All of you here have been such an important part of our journey so far and I thank you so much. My husband will have a MRI in 6 weeks, and hopefully all of this will have been worth it. But for today, we will celebrate the ringing of the bell. 

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  • Barbaraek
    Barbaraek Member Posts: 626
    #2
    Hooray!

    yes, you both should celebrate! It is a monumental milestone. Hopefully all that treatment eradicated the cancer. The next 4 weeks will continue to be difficult as side effects of radiation continue to persist and sometimes even increase...but you're over the hump and can tackle what comes next. Hang in there and keep posting...

    Barbara

  • the_wife
    the_wife Member Posts: 184
    #3
    Yay! Feels good, doesn't it?

    Yay! Feels good, doesn't it? You should both be proud of your accomplishment...you did it together! Celebrate the moment - and keep going!

  • phrannie51
    phrannie51 Member Posts: 4,716
    #4
    Whoo Hoo!!!

    and Ding ding ding!  It's a wonderful feeling, isn't it!?  Congrats on finishing, and tell him to remember he didn't just get over the flu.....recovery takes time....but it DOES happen.

    p

  • wmc
    wmc Member Posts: 1,804
    #5
    Oh what a feeling to Ring The Bell.....

    That is just wonderful news. He is done, but still cooking for some weeks. Now is when tomorrow comes into play. Before it was just one day at a time and only focus on today. You both have gone through that oh so long tunnel, but came out into the sunshine. You both will always be in my thoughts and prayers.

    Bill

  • donfoo
    donfoo Member Posts: 1,773 Member
    #6
    ring a ding ding

    wondeful. Cross the finish line on treatment, start new race on recovery. Expect the same trend of health for a bit more unless it is already on the upswing. Last two weeks I was pretty much at low point so only had up to go. Many experience some worsening of side effects but not long before feeling better a litle at a time. And it does take time, so take each day as it comes. Congrats and good luck!

  • supagama
    supagama Member Posts: 31
    #7
    WTG

    It really is one of the best feelings in the world to be able to ring that bell with confidence!  I have a picture of me (sunburn and all) proudly displayed on my wall.  I am 5 months out now and still experiencing some significant side effects, but I am sure they will dissipate with time and PATIENCE!  Prayers and best wishes to your hubby.

    Wendy

  • Grandmax4
    Grandmax4 Member Posts: 723
    #8
    Wonderful

    Bless you all~~~it's a wonderful day!

     

  • MrsBD
    MrsBD Member Posts: 617 Member
    #9
    Congratulations! 
    Now the

    Congratulations! 

    Now the healing can begin. Here's where patience will be an important virtue. Every day will be a little bit better, and finally you'll hear the words you've both been longing to hear, "No Evidence of Disease". We'll be waiting with you!

  • CivilMatt
    CivilMatt Member Posts: 4,724 Member
    #10
    way to go

    swopoe,

    Welcome to post treatment side of the equation.  Job well done.

    Set your “healing” clock to slow, get plenty of sleep, drink lots of water, i.e. always carry a water bottle, sample many foods and drinks, sell your mask on Craigslist and be happy.

    Matt  

  • Barbaraek
    Barbaraek Member Posts: 626
    #11
    CivilMatt said:

    way to go

    swopoe,

    Welcome to post treatment side of the equation.  Job well done.

    Set your “healing” clock to slow, get plenty of sleep, drink lots of water, i.e. always carry a water bottle, sample many foods and drinks, sell your mask on Craigslist and be happy.

    Matt  

    Matt...

    "sell your mask on Craig's list " you crack me up. Thank you for my laugh of the day.

    Barbara

  • Duggie88
    Duggie88 Member Posts: 760 Member
    #12
    Congradulations

    Time for both of you to heal on because I know his fight was also hard on you.

    Enjoy the day

          Jeff

  • Raddude
    Raddude Member Posts: 84
    #13
    Congratulations!

    I am in my first week of chemo/rads and stories like this let me see the end of the tunnel.

    Thanks for sharing and God speed.

  • Hondo
    Hondo Member Posts: 6,636 Member
    #14
    News I love to hear

    Oh how great the feeling to walk out the last day and say it is over. I am very happy to see you cross the finish line.

     

    Tim

  • no1artist
    no1artist Member Posts: 3
    #15
    Raddude said:

    Congratulations!

    I am in my first week of chemo/rads and stories like this let me see the end of the tunnel.

    Thanks for sharing and God speed.

    Treatment

    How many treatments do you have to have?

  • Kent Cass
    Kent Cass Member Posts: 1,898 Member
    #16
    Barbaraek said:

    Matt...

    "sell your mask on Craig's list " you crack me up. Thank you for my laugh of the day.

    Barbara

     

     

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