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Joined: Sep 2006
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  • Posted on: May 6, 2008 06:24 pm
SpunkyGirl wrote:

Cyber Girlfriends,

I'm sure the answer to this question is on this forum somewhere, but I couldn't find it!  I am getting areolas tattooed on tomorrow, and I'm a little nervous about the side that has been radiated.  What can I expect? 

Thanks

Bobbie

Every day is a blessing...
Dx 7/23/2006, IDC, <1cm, Stage IIIa, Grade 2, 8/20 nodes, ER+/PR-, HER2+
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Fitztwins
Joined: Dec 2004
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May 7, 2008 10:35 am Fitztwins wrote:

Very easy. Didn't hurt, didn't even need pain meds.

Now, one thing my mom mentioned which I totally ignored and now wish I had...

Go darker. It will fade.

Good luck! Probably the only TAT I will ever get.

I used to care but I take a pill for that now.
Dx 12/12/2004, IDC, 3cm, Stage IIIc, Grade 2, 17/24 nodes, ER+/PR+, HER2+
SpunkyGirl
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 375
May 7, 2008 08:22 pm SpunkyGirl wrote:

Thanks Janice!  I did hear before that I should go as dark as possible.  Definitely the only tattoos I'll ever get too!   I have to say the girls are lumpy and bumpy.  Initially I was psyched.  Now, I'm like whoopty doo!

Bobbie

Every day is a blessing...
Dx 7/23/2006, IDC, <1cm, Stage IIIa, Grade 2, 8/20 nodes, ER+/PR-, HER2+

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