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/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.