Hey, I’m just curious. Obviously the news I received last week was a shock and Im still trying to figure out what I can and can’t do.
I have a tattoo booked a week before my surgery
is it safe to still go for my tattoo?
im having surgery to remove the cancer in my left breast then radiotherapy after that.
the tattoo is going to be on my right forearm.
xxxx
Hello,
I'm of the same mind as granny59. I had my nose pierced in the October and I was diagnosed in the November and removed the new piercing and allowed it to heal as I was worried about infection. Plenty of time for tattoos after you are recovered from treatment.
Julie xx
It is something to aim for after your surgery and recovery.
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