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Branded for life
Gday girls, Ive hada break from this site, being busy with appointments. Delighted to FINALLY learn that my treatment doesnt involve chemo. No consolation though. Monday I have 1st radiation session where Im told they mark you & then tattoo. Im not happy. I suppose I have no right to complain seeing other womens problems are far worse than mine & they have to do chemo & lose their hair, but I dont want to be branded like an animal. I loathe tattoos!
For a lowsy 6 weeks of treatment, Im branded for life? Does everyone be like sheep & get tattooed to make radiation easier for the staff? I havent been there yet to understand how difficult the radiation staff's job is if you are not tattooed. Surley there's some alternative like using a waterproof permanent marker.
There must be something wrong with me coz I really do have a problem with being branded for life.
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If I can find how to do that I certainly will - it's the best.
- Hi Jozzy Your body, your life, so if you don't want the tattoos ask the question, I am sure it makes it easier, but easier for them may not be right for you. Only this week I had my sixth surgery and I now have the confidence to ask for what I wanted and had a great experience. I asked for gas before cannula (my veins are bad), I had a pill for nerves, I only took one acrylic nail off (maybe a little vain), I asked for pain killers when I had pain. Anyway enough about me, the point is to stand up and ask the questions, sometimes you will be pleasantly surprised and you really don't know If you don't ask. Good luck and keep us posted. Tan
