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11 years ago

Today was Darrell's last radiation treatment. As I did 3 years ago when I underwent them, I took cupcakes for the techs and the doctors to celebrate. I took them a dozen each of Dark Chocolate Amaretto and Cherry Chip. I couldn't find my favorite recipe for the Dark Chocolate Amaretto ones, but this substitute recipe satisfied them. They all remember me from when I had the treatments and told me I didn't have to wait for last treatment days, once a week would be fine. Love those people.

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mustangs81

11 years ago

Last treatment is something to celebrate and if Dark Chocolate Amaretto cupcakes won't keep the good luck flowing nothing will!

Last year the HG had to go for 2 hours daily for six weeks. The staff treated him so kindly so I in turn provided them with goodies. They were very appreciative to the point where it seemed like that didn't happen often.

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annie1992
11 years ago
bcskye, you and your husband have been in my prayers, I'm hoping you have only good news after this last treatment.

The cupcakes sound delicious, and I know they were appreciated.

Annie
foodonastump
11 years ago
Congratulations to him and good luck! I meant to do something for staff that took extra nice care of my mom in a hospital stay last year, and being me of course never got around to it. Nice that some people actually do something for their caregivers, I'm sure it's very much appreciated.
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11 years ago
Congrats to your DH and wishes smooth sailing going forward.

I did something similar when I finished my radiation treatments. I took them a selection of bars. Like Cathy's experience , they were so appreciative . Amazing people doing amazing work.
Compumom
11 years ago
What a "sweet" gesture! Wishing you and your DH renewed good heath and happiness going forward!
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11 years ago
Congrats on a major hurdle passed. Still praying and cheering you on for the long haul. Hugs to hubs! :)
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