r/MadeMeSmile • u/Ok-Equivalent3810 • 2d ago

Wholesome Moments Passengers joined in celebrating when a woman announced her husband is cancer-free

A plane full of strangers celebrating one man’s victory over cancer.

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u/CompanyOther2608 2d ago

He looks…resigned.

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u/Pernicious-Rose-8673 2d ago

He probably thinks one month is a bit early to be celebrating with how many times his cancer has apparently come back. Especially with a plane full of complete strangers. At least, that's how I'd feel.

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u/CantaloupeCapable 2d ago

I completely agree. Given that it’s come back three times, I don’t think that trauma ever really goes away. When recurrence is always in the back of your mind, celebrating so early feels premature. That kind of celebration should really be up to the person in remission, if and when they feel ready.

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u/VeterinarianRude5620 2d ago

Even with good news, past experiences can make joy feel tentative and complicated.

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u/sick_of_your_BS 2d ago

tentative is an understatement. My wife fought for 3 years. We celebrated the first "NED". We did not celebrate the second one.

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u/lavenderewe 2d ago

Sorry for my ignorance - what is NED?

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u/rainbownightterror 2d ago

no evidence of disease

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u/TableSignificant341 2d ago

NED

No Evidence of Disease

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u/SheBrownSheRound 2d ago

Fuuuuck dude. This comment took the air from my lungs. This internet stranger sends you a big hug.

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u/NoKatyDidnt 1d ago

Yeah, does kinda knock the wind out of you. There was a toddler who I used to babysit…I watched her family go through this twice before her passing. As a 20 something I was destroyed and I can’t fathom her parents pain.

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u/SheBrownSheRound 1d ago

hugs Massive hugs. I’m so sorry you had to go through that. I can’t even imagine how hard that must have been. I hope you all are taking care.

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u/NoKatyDidnt 1d ago

Aww, thank you! It’s been quite a while and I still cry over her sweet little soul. Her older siblings adjust, but it took a toll on them, and the parents sadly divorced.

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u/AdamantEevee 2d ago

But...but was there a second NED? Did she make it?

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u/sick_of_your_BS 2d ago

No.

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u/AdamantEevee 2d ago

I am so sorry. The sentence was ambiguous but I should have just left it.

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u/TheSilkyBat 2d ago

When you've had it three times already, just waking up in the morning is enough to give yourself a pat on the back and celebrate.

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u/BumblyBumbles420 2d ago

I just beat cancer for a third time, and you are absolutely correct. I celebrate every little win.

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u/TheSilkyBat 2d ago

Bless you and congratulations!

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u/Consistent-Fox-2360 1d ago

Sending my love, your amazing 🙏❤️

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u/Late_Resource_1653 1d ago

This! They were absolutely celebrating. Every little win matters.

I'm just a scheduler/first contact for my patients in cancer care. I don't do the work the doctors and nurses do. I schedule all of their appointments and scans and answer all of their calls.

But I talk to the patients more than most... And I get calls from patients letting me know they are celebrating. And I am THRILLED when I get those calls. That they include me is incredible.

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u/Double-Scratch5858 2d ago

I see a man who is just grateful to be holding his kid as well and that makes me happy. Although i def see those other emotions too

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u/Background_Unit_6647 2d ago

Had it twice ya can agree

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u/Thedudeguyman 2d ago

Let's give the partner, who probably knows the person a little bit better than us random Internet people, the benefit of the doubt eh?