Listening to those three words come out of your doctor’s mouth, ‘you’re in cancer remission,’ will likely be three of the most incredible words you’ll ever hear, especially after fighting a tough battle against cancer.

Being in remission means you can start living an ordinary life without worrying about attending multiple appointments for treatment and specialist care. Undoubtedly, it’s a reason to celebrate. If you’re unsure how to truly mark the occasion, the following activities might give you some ideas:

Travel

After a long time of grueling mesothelioma immunotherapy and chemotherapy treatments, it’s time to celebrate being in cancer remission in one of the best ways possible: travel. If there’s somewhere you’ve always wanted to go but haven’t yet made it there, there’s no time like the present to book a ticket and start planning!

There are so many incredible destinations to explore, now that you’ve been given a clean bill of health. Go skiing in the French Alps, take an ocean cruise, or enjoy a sun-kissed getaway to Spain. The options are endless.

Plan a Social Celebration

If you’re a social butterfly who loves sharing big moments with your loved ones, plan a remission party! Whether it’s an intimate dinner, a picnic in the sunshine, or a backyard gathering with your nearest and dearest, it’s a great way to have fun with your friends and family while announcing something extraordinary. A social celebration can also be a great way to thank your loved ones for sticking with you as you navigated this often scary journey.

Reclaim Your Body and Life In Cancer Remission

Fighting cancer can take so much from you. Depending on your treatment, you may have been too unwell to do the things you loved, like hiking, dancing, yoga, or even long walks in your favourite places. You might have even been unable to style your hair, with treatment options like chemotherapy resulting in its loss.

Now that you’re in remission, take a moment to think about everything that cancer momentarily stole from you and take it back. Do the things you couldn’t before, and reclaim a milestone like cutting and styling your hair. You can even do something new to represent your bright future, like a creative project or a new hobby.

Pay It Forward

When you reflect on the weeks, months, or even years of treatment you endured for cancer, consider just how many people were involved in your journey with you. The healthcare professionals, cancer organisations, and patient support services. Many of the most supportive people you can think of were also likely volunteers.

When you feel healthy and strong enough, consider giving back by paying it forward. Donate, volunteer your time, or organise a fundraiser for a charity that supported you during your time of need.

Take a Moment for Quiet Reflection

You can celebrate being in cancer remission with a big party and fun celebrations, but some people also just want to mark the occasion in a quiet and reflective way. That might be a calming ritual: write a letter to your past self, plant a tree in your garden, or light a candle. If you’re spiritual, you might pray or organise a blessing aligned with your faith.

Being told that your cancer is in remission is a great reason to celebrate. Whether you do so privately or with your loved ones, you deserve to honor this moment where you’ve finally found the light at the end of the tunnel.

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