Topic: tattoo question
- Posted on: Sep 27, 2007 09:24 pm, edited Sep 27, 2007 09:24 PM by pnut2
Posts: 86
hey ladies, need your advice. i want to get a tattoo on my ankle. since i am currently going through chemo should i get it done? or should i wait till i am finished with all my treatments?
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spar2 Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 6,036 |
Sep 27, 2007 09:45 pm
spar2 wrote:
Since chemo messes with our immune system, I'm betting you need to wait until after your body has recouped from the chemo. What do you want to get on your ankle? I would kind of like to have the pink ribbon. |
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pnut2 Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 86 |
Sep 27, 2007 10:08 pm
pnut2 wrote:
was planning on getting a hummingbird or a pink ribbon with a hummingbird holding up one end of the ribbon. it will go on my ankle. thank you for your advice. |
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FitChik Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 4,817 |
Sep 27, 2007 11:31 pm, edited Sep 27, 2007 11:31 PM
by FitChik
FitChik wrote:
I was advised to avoid tattoos during chemo because of the potential for infection. I ultimately decided against another tattoo (I already have 3), but had to have my shoulder one re-done because rads fried it. I had it embellished in a big way and love it even more now! BTW, a great site for ideas is http://www.tattoojohnny.com/tattoo-design-gallery.asp?k=pink%20ribbon ~Marin "The challenge is in the moment, the time is always now." ~ James Baldwin
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HollyHopes Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 494 |
Oct 2, 2007 12:56 am, edited Oct 2, 2007 12:56 AM
by HollyHopes
HollyHopes wrote:
i think the wise choice is to wait till you are healed...tats need a strong immune system....so meanwhile, just dream up those cool images you want on your bod....i have three...while i was at my 'sickest' my baby brother got a huge pink ribbon on his forearm intertwined with holly leaves and berries...such a loving tribute... Dx 2/7/2007, IDC, Stage I, Grade 3, 0/3 nodes, ER-/PR-, HER2- |
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willowbc Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 1 |
Oct 26, 2007 09:09 pm
willowbc wrote:
I have been thinking for a while now about getting a tattoo of a pink ribbon with a hummingbird somehow intertwined with it. Do you by chance have any drawings to share? |
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juanita63 Joined: May 2007 Posts: 179 |
Oct 28, 2007 09:05 pm
juanita63 wrote:
I had to wait till all treatments were done and then I got my 2. |
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pnut2 Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 86 |
Nov 8, 2007 08:34 pm
pnut2 wrote:
no, i dont have any pictures to show you. my friend collects hummingbirds, so that is where i got my idea from. |
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twink Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 1,596 |
Nov 8, 2007 08:40 pm
twink wrote:
I'd wait. I had one done before I started chemo and it was well healed by the start of treatment but I'd be concerned about infection while on chemo. Why limit happy to an hour?
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jmcr Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 1 |
Nov 16, 2007 02:43 am
jmcr wrote:
Just a question for juanita63, how long after your chemo did you have your tattoo done?? i finished Chemo 5 weeks ago and am wanting to get it asap... |
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kagaines Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 101 |
Nov 16, 2007 05:19 am
kagaines wrote:
I've been wanting to do the tat thing myself, but I'm done with chemo and getting ready to start radiation..should I wait until after that's done too? I'm planning on getting a pink ribbon, above it the word "victory" and below it the day all treatments are done. "The greatest glory is not in never failing, but in rising up every time we fall." - Confucius
Dx 3/16/2007, IDC, 3cm, Grade 2, ER+/PR+, HER2- |
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sharebear Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 326 |
Nov 16, 2007 12:07 pm
sharebear wrote:
Well, I look at it this way, the PS wants to tatoo my nipples after Christmas and that will be four months after chemo. What's good for my nipples must be O.K. for the rest of the body! Sharon |
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juanita63 Joined: May 2007 Posts: 179 |
Nov 17, 2007 10:19 pm
juanita63 wrote:
It had been over a year since chemo and about 6 months after herceptin when I got my tattoos. My blood counts were good though. Check with your onc first. |
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Member_of_t… Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 5,555 |
Nov 23, 2007 12:54 pm
Member_of_the_Club wrote:
I got mine on the second anniversary of my diagnosis. I got a bridge tattooed above my ankle -- it represents passage to a better place and an oongoing journey. I think you should wait for several reasons. First, your body is going through a lot as it is. Second, it might be nice to devote your full attention to the choice and process of getting the tattoo, which you can't really do withe verything that is going on. Finally, choosing a tattoo is a big decision and probably you should put off major decisions while going through treatment.
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medelighted… Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 1 |
Dec 24, 2007 04:25 pm
medelighted wrote:
I am a 10 year survivor. My daughter and i just went and got matching tattoos on our ankle's. That's what she wanted for Christmas. She is the light that pulled me through. Please wait till your body is strong. My thoughts and prayers will be with you. I love my tattoo. Just a simple pink ribbon with the word hope. If you go on line there are lots of photo of them some with humming birds |
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Felicia Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 2,252 |
Dec 25, 2007 12:36 pm
Felicia wrote:
Wow - congrats on 10 years!! You rock! Sometimes, you've just got to HIT something...
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farmgirl71 Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 1 |
Feb 21, 2008 08:59 am
farmgirl71 wrote:
I had a butterfly made out of a pink ribbon (the SIS logo). I had it put on my lower back for my three year cancerversary. Today is 5 years Yipee!! |
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surfsup Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 1 |
Mar 2, 2008 05:49 pm
surfsup wrote:
I had my tattoo 1yr after my chemo. It was a gift from my sister. She knew how depressed I was with the way my breast looked, I had a tram flap. So now I have the most beautiful orchid covering my breast...I always have a smile for everyone |
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hardtail59 Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 1 |
Mar 6, 2008 08:51 pm
hardtail59 wrote:
I got this on Sunday..I waited 5 yrs .
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bomber410 Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 562 |
Mar 7, 2008 01:08 pm
bomber410 wrote:
Fantastic! Hardtail, that is a beauty! I am approaching my one year and still thinking about my breast tattoo. I have a couple others elsewhere on my body. Surfups, is yours on your boob and how did it feel when being done? Dare you share a picture with us? If you care to, you can always PM me. bomber410@yahoo.com. Once I am ready, meaning other distractions have subsided, I want to figure something out in a design that uses my scars in the design. Tattoos are a bit addicting. Debbie You can visit my CaringBridge site at http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/debbiecole
Dx 3/29/2007, IDC, 2cm, Stage II, Grade 2, 1/10 nodes, ER+/PR+, HER2- |
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JMJ532 Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 165 |
May 4, 2008 09:52 am
JMJ532 wrote:
I too would love a tat on my breast. Has anyone got one with implant? Thanks, JMJ Also, I live in Boston area--any recommendations on Tattoo artists? Thanks for the website for ideas. JMJ532
Dx 12/7/2007, DCIS, 1cm, Stage 0, Grade 3, 0/2 nodes, ER-/PR-, HER2+ |