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To really hate that bell

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Royalegardenchamo · 19/08/2024 18:11

My lovely dad has stage 4 cancer, we're 6 months into a 12 month prognosis. The clock is ticking and he's now very unwell but still receiving treatment.

I am so fed up of hearing people ring that bell. Its right next to the waiting room, right next to the treatment room. I burst out crying when I heard it today.

I think it's a hideous idea. Surely they could think of something more discreet. I just don't understand it. My dad hates it too. It's crept into my mums dreams at night.

OP posts:
Royalegardenchamo · 19/08/2024 18:12

I know I'll have replies saying it's for the end of treatment whatever that may look like but does anyone really want to ring a funcking bell to announce that there's nothing more that can be done and they're going home to die.

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LovedFedAndNoonesDead · 19/08/2024 18:12

I agree - it’s one of those things that has come over from America but I think they need to have more consideration for those people who don’t have a favourable prognosis and their visitors.

YesThatsATurdOnTheRug · 19/08/2024 18:11

I'm so sorry you're going through this OP.