Tattoos on Ibrance and letrazole

[Kiss_my_grits]

What do I need to know about getting a tattoo while on these meds? I see my FIRST tattoo in my future. Thanks!

[Kerryd22]

All I can tell you about tattoos is eyebrow tattoos. I didn’t end up doing it but I asked my oncologist if a tattoo would cause a problem for the MRI etc and she said she didn’t see any reason why it would.

If you’re worried about infection then I would say that as long as the parlour has a good reputation and it’s not known as a hotbed of infections your particular treatment shouldn’t make a difference. If you were on IV chemotherapy you might be better to wait but you’re not.

[FloridaNYgirl]

I had my eyebrows done, with ok from ny oncologist. No problems. I made sure i scheduled my appointment on my week off meds and was diligent about using antibiotic ointment.

[suzi-mac]

You may bleed more and be slower to heal. Make sure your artist is aware of this. If you're thinking of a complex (lots of color) or a large piece, consider having it done in stages. 😊

[WhippetX2]

Thanks for asking the question. I've been thinking about getting a second tattoo (my first was done prior to cancer diagnosis).

[Kiss_my_grits in reply to WhippetX2]

what are you thinking of getting??

[WhippetX2 in reply to Kiss_my_grits]

I would like to have a copy of a note from my husband (who has passed away) in his hand writing that says "I miss you, Love Me". I saved many of the little notes he used to leave me when he would be gone. This is one of my favorites.

[Kiss_my_grits in reply to WhippetX2]

what a beautiful idea 🩷 so very sorry for your loss

[Here_now]

Yes I'm thinking about getting my first tattoo done too! So following this.

[Kiss_my_grits in reply to Here_now]

what are you thinking of getting??

[Here_now in reply to Kiss_my_grits]

Hey there! I'd like to get the African Adinkra symbol of my daughter's name, Aya! The shape looks a bit like a plant (it's a fern) and represents resourcefulness and resilience.

I would like to get it on the inside of my wrist so I can see it easily whenever I need reminding of our strength together and who I am doing this for.

How about you?

[viennagirl]

I personally wouldn't get a tattoo. I had a very visible birth mark for the first 40 years of my life and people would sometimes stare at me. I felt very self conscious. It affected my confidence. In my 40s a doctor said it has to be removed because he thought it was growing. I went ahead and had it removed. I am now 80 years old and I am always grateful to have no blemishes. A tattoo is not a blemish but it can be if it is not something that makes you happy. So for me a body without any visible markings is a real blessing. I see tattoos that are pretty and interesting but I worry about all the young people who are covered in tattoos. What can they do when they no longer like the tattoo. My surgery was quite major and I think tattoo removal would also be quite a difficult operation. I love my skin now and take good care of it and would never have anything make me a subject of conversation. You probably don't need this kind of advice but if you do get a tattoo you should get it where you will not later wish it as gone. I think tattos are usually safe though because today they don't use dangerous chemicals. I don't think it would affect your cancer treatment. I am sorry about the loss of your husband. That must make you so very sad. I hope your heart heals and you experience happiness in the future. Cancer reminds us to grateful for the good things we still have. All the best. Hugs Marlene

[Cowgirl1951]

I wanted to have my eyebrows tattooed but the salon refused due to my history of breast cancer. I am glad they refused. I do think they can have an effect on MRI, etc. and I do not want anything to obstruct a scan. Some of my scans the radiologists do not give clear decisions based upon dental work and a clavicle implant. So, will iron oxide distort a scan? The radiologist that manages my radiation treatment said that it may or may not obstruct areas in a scan. If I have a spot on my brain I do want them to see it. I don't even like what I have put in my body from Ibrance and Kisqali but I sure would like to not have to draw my eyebrows on.

I googled what is in the ink.

Basically, dichromate salts, cobalt (Co), cadmium, and mercury are considered bases for the colors green, blue, yellow, and red, while iron oxide, titanium dioxide, carbon, and manganese are commonly used to create the colors brown, white, black, and violet. Iron oxides are present in 1–4% of all tattoo inks.

The reds are perhaps the worst, because they also contain the highly toxic iron oxide and cadmium. * If you really want to get a permanent tattoo, stick with the basics. Black remains safest. Blue and green inks with copper phthalocyanine pigments are safe too.