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RE: Nipple Tattoos
By Buttercup, 8 months ago
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| I love this website! It's so easy to use and I haven't seen a comment yet that didn't "fit"! I just recently found out that the American Cancer Society had discontinued their Reach to Recovery progr... | ||
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RE: Nipple Tattoos
By Trabo86, 8 months ago
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| I’ve had nipple tattoos done twice. The first time was about 18 years ago on one side only and it was free because she was just learning the procedure. Over the years it faded though and it honestly w... | ||
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RE: Nipple Tattoos
By User2008, 8 months ago
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| I was 28 at Dx (2008) and could have had tattoos done around 2010 but as another commented it gets less important the further out you get from everything. I did end up getting them though. I am actual... | ||
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RE: Nipple Tattoos
By Jan, 8 months ago
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| I had mine down 10 years ago after the reconstruction at KU. It faded and I went back to KU to have it redone. It did not go as well the second time. | ||
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RE: Nipple Tattoos
By ddhill1, 8 months ago
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| @buttercup - thanks so much for this reply, super appreciate it | ||
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RE: Radiation and pain
By Buttercup, 8 months ago
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| Thanks for continuing to do this kind of work! It's so important for a woman to pay attention to negative changes and not ignore it until really bad. | ||
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RE: Nipple Tattoos
By Buttercup, 8 months ago
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| I had mine done way back in the dark ages of tatoo... was a rookie doing it and I have very fair skin and it did not last very long as it faded and blotched out but I also do have some feeling there.... | ||
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Nipple Tattoos
By ddhill1, 8 months ago
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| I’m interested in anyone’s experience with post-mastectomy nipple tattoos. I saw a recommendation in the Local Provider Forum but curious if anyone has experience with Spot on Beauty or another artist... | ||
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Radiation and pain
By LymphWellness, 8 months ago
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| Hello! I am an expert Lymphedema Therapist and advanced level myofascial release therapist. I recently retired from Advent Health to start my own practice called Lymph Wellness. I am located in Prairi... | ||
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RE: Radiation experiences
By Iamasurvivor, 8 months ago
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| @janedoe7 that’s great! | ||
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RE: Radiation experiences
By janedoe7, 8 months ago
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| @iamasurvivor No, I actually didn’t have tattoos. They made a mold of my torso for me to lie in each time. (That’s just how they did alignment there.) | ||
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RE: Radiation experiences
By Kpitzer02, 8 months ago
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| I forgot to say, I ended up buying non stick dressing to put in my bra to make sure my lotion would not stick. I don't remember what I applied, but I did it daily and I think that helped. | ||
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RE: Radiation experiences
By Iamasurvivor, 8 months ago
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| @janedoe7 I did not know that! Have you done it or know of anybody that did and how did it look post procedure to remove them? That’s so awesome they will do it for free. Wondering if I should leave ... | ||
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RE: Radiation experiences
By janedoe7, 8 months ago
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| @yoliv5590 Did you know that you can get your radiation alignment tattoos removed for free? Rajeunir Medical Spas will take care of that for you at any of their three area locations—Lee’s Summit, Nor... | ||
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RE: Radiation experience
By YoliV5590, 8 months ago
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| Hello - my radiation was 15 years ago but I'm happy to help with a response. I'd say the biggest side effect is fatigue. I remember I worked in S Overland Park and had to drive 25 minutes to my radiat... | ||
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RE: GREAT Physical Therapist
By Iamasurvivor, 8 months ago
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| Good to know! Thanks for sharing!!! | ||
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RE: Radiation experiences
By Iamasurvivor, 8 months ago
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| Sounds like you are having a similar treatment plan to mine. I did chemo, surgery (lumpectomy), and then 21 days of radiation and 1 year of target therapy (herceptin). I would tell you, in my opinio... | ||
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RE: Radiation experiences
By Buttercup, 8 months ago
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| Many side effects can be effectively managed with the right tools and knowledge. I am very fair skinned and worried a lot about "burning". Tips to avoid that are to go home if you can and immediatel... | ||
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GREAT Physical Therapist
By Kpitzer02, 8 months ago
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| Hello! I was diagnosed in September of 2021. I did chemo, double mastectomy and radiation. I had reconstruction and threw in an infection and a few things for fun...lol! I have been struggling wit... | ||
