I don’t think I would chance it. Because of my lymphedema I was told I had to be really careful of any type of bug bite, etc because they can get infected easily.

The risk of developing lymphadema increases with the more lymph nodes removed. These days, sentinel node biopsies are common and they typically only remove 2 or 3 lymph nodes. With that number, the risk is low. However, if you’re taking every precaution to avoid lymphadema, then don’t do it.

Thanks for replying, did you get one done. I’ve had a tattoo on the other side when I got to five years. My sister in law works in our local cancer hospital and she asked the breast nurse who said it’ll be fine just make them aware the skin may feel different. I’ve had two lymph nodes removed. I just love the Macmillan advert we have in the uk and it showed a lady showing her tattoo and I thought yes, I want to feel like that when I look at myself. X

My surgeon told me to wait AT A MINIMUM of 3 years before getting a tattoo. Luckily she’s the type of surgeon who did NOT believe in taking ALL of the lymph nodes. She took a total of 6. Two were cancerous. It’s been 6 1/2 years for me!

Okay, thanks. I’ll leave it then. I was a bit confused as breast nurses at my hospital said so long as the skin is fully healed it’ll be ok. But I was told no bloods/blood pressure from that arm unless it was life or death 😬