Ok I know this is stupid in the great scheme of things but why do I feel like I’ve been ‘tagged’ ?? the one between my boobs isn’t low and plainly visible in even a not too low top. I think I’m just feeling vulnerable. Xx
They can remove them afterwards I was told. I feel like a blackboard. Doodled on everytime even though yesterdays pen is still on and clearly visible x
Oh ok. I just don’t want people seeing it and thinking ‘ look at her she’s got breast cancer’ It’s not that I’m ashamed it’s just it feels like it defines me and I definitely don’t want that. I get what you’re saying about doodles! X
H ladies thanks for sharing this as I have had mine for almost 5 years and I was told it was permanent so knowing they can be removed is fantastic news- thank you. xxx
The laser clinic asked for a letter from my radiotherapy oncologist to give permission for the tattoos to be removed.... he was not at all supportive initially.... “ in the unlikely event that they would be needed again “.....I got my letter eventually..... I was so annoyed by his insensitively and being told he understood what it felt like to have these “ reminders”
I’ve learned very quickly to listen to what Doctors etc have to say and then make my own decisions....I’ve had breast cancer ... I haven’t lost my capacity to decide what’s right for me . Take care x
I felt exactly the same. I’m so glad to hear someone else does! I hated that little blue mark as yes I felt it defined me. Now funny enough post right breast mastectomy my daughter said to me … to think you were worried about that little tiny dot! She’s right of course and we laughed… for the first time in this rollercoaster nightmare! It is the vulnerability does strange things emotionally to us. Good luck xx
