Cancer survivor donates "Survivor Bell" to the chemotherapy unit

Sandy Long understands the ravages of cancer all too well. The retired nurse’s aide lost her husband to lung cancer in 2006. Pancreatic cancer took her son-in-law last year while she fought her own battle with colon cancer. Sandy recently celebrated her 70th birthday cancer-free, thanks to the personal care she received from Geisinger oncologist Dr. Jose Castillo. Now, she shares her story of hope with other patients via a "Survivor Bell" she donated to the chemotherapy unit where she spent long hours in treatment. Whenever a patient reaches a milestone in recovery and care, they ring the bell as a happy reminder that good things are ahead. "I wanted to give other patients a chance to celebrate their good days, and give back to those who are still fighting," Sandy says. "There's a light at the end of the tunnel and this tells them to keep the faith." #GeisingerStories