Hi everyone. Has any of you lovelies had tats done post chemo ? I’ve had a couple ideas but that’s all they’ve been is ideas!! And might not get one yet still but is it ok to get them ? I finished chemo in oct last year and was thinking of getting one on my foot. Then I can cover it if I want or was thinking of my shoulder but was worried as I get older how it might look? Would love your thoughts and experiences and ideas. Here’s what I’ve got so far for ideas. The one at the bottom would be too big but I like the writing and I have no idea the cost so don’t want to get ripped off either ?. Margie.xx

Thanks so much ladies I do just like the writing and not the picture but quite like the boxing gloves too as it reminds me of how I punched cancer in the fucking balls and @InkPetal I do love the butterly idea too And thanks @Mollygirl I’ll check it out I’m up at agnes water at the moment and there’s one up here with a really great reputation so I might have a few vodkas and see how I go..... watch this space! Margie x

I was a tattoo virgin until I got a ribbon on my wrist just over 12 months ago. After my breast cancer I wasn’t able to donate blood or plasma so I hope when women look at my wrist it may just help them remember to check themselves. When I get stressed with work and life in general it’s a good reminder to me what’s important in life! I love it - I’m pretty sure it will be my one and only but it’s exactly what I wanted, no regrets.Good luck in finding one that’s perfect for you! Jane x

Hi ladies thanks for the input. I’ll have to do my research and see how much it will cost as I have plenty of other bills to pay first. We will see I might get the artwork done first and see how that goes xx

Hi @onemargie, I haven't had one post chemo so not sure on that. But 30 years ago one on my ankle which I got lasered. Have had a friend have one done on her breast scar which looks beautiful. Tattoo place called Feline Lucky over here in the western suburbs. I think it was Graceville. This lady who does them specialises in pretty things for ladies like us. I say if your onc says it's ok and I don't see why not, go for it! ( and you know ladies get there areole tattooed on after some recons so should be fine)

Oops areola. Damn auto correct.

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lgray3911
Member
8 years ago
I thought you might! It’s the perfect combination of pretty with the writing and ribbon and fuck you cancer with the gloves I love it!! The cost of tattoos usually depends on size and the amount of detail and this is pretty simple so shouldn’t be too expensive. Whatever it costs it will be worth it. Do it!! X
onemargie
Member
8 years ago
Holy shit I love that @Igray3911. Is it ok if I take a screen shot of that to get a quote ?. Xx
lgray3911
Member
8 years ago
I am thinking about getting a dream catcher with the ribbon in the middle of it on my foot too.
lgray3911
Member
8 years ago
My friends husband got this tattoo on his arm after she finished treatment. It has the boxing gloves and ribbon if that’s what you’re looking for! Would look lovely on your foot would symbolise that you kicked cancers arse too!
onemargie
Member
8 years ago
Hi ladies thanks for the input. I’ll have to do my research and see how much it will cost as I have plenty of other bills to pay first. We will see I might get the artwork done first and see how that goes xx
cranky_granny
Member
8 years ago
Hi @onemargie tats are a very personal choice I had mine started just before being diagnosed it’s not finished yet, some wording and colours to go ( your wings were ready but my heart was not) in memorie of my husband who died of cancer. I had mine designed for me. With what was special to us. As it’s so expensive finishing it is not high on my priority list but it will get done. The aim is the 5 year anniversary of beating this. I have my design ideas for that one and it’s going on my tummy. Would love to see the finished product.
Scared_Mum
Member
8 years ago
This is Nat's first tat which she intends to have survivor put underneath it at 5 years clear.
Hopes_and_Dream
Member
8 years ago
Sorry ladies, I just read the heading of this post properly! I didn’t have chemo and not sure if it makes any difference in getting a tattoo. But as MKitty68 said there is some amazingly beautiful artwork covering mastectomy scars x
Hopes_and_Dream
Member
8 years ago
I was a tattoo virgin until I got a ribbon on my wrist just over 12 months ago. After my breast cancer I wasn’t able to donate blood or plasma so I hope when women look at my wrist it may just help them remember to check themselves. When I get stressed with work and life in general it’s a good reminder to me what’s important in life!
I love it - I’m pretty sure it will be my one and only but it’s exactly what I wanted, no regrets.
Good luck in finding one that’s perfect for you!
Jane x
iserbrown
Member
8 years ago
https://www.reclaimyourcurves.org.au/service-directory---members-only.html

A directory of who for tattoos

https://www.google.com.au/search?q=bendigo+breast+cancer+patient+tattoo&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwiPsPfj6aDYAhWMlpQKHUR8AvsQ7AkIMg&biw=1260&bih=795

Lots and lots of photos of completed tattoo breasts