'Invisible tattoos' could improve body confidence after breast cancer radiotherapy
Monday, November 3, 2014 - 04:00
in Health & Medicine
Invisible tattoos could replace the permanent dark ink tattoos used to ensure that breast cancer patients having radiotherapy are treated in exactly the same spot during each session, according to results from a pilot study. Research suggests that the permanent pin prick marks made on the skin of women having radiotherapy reminds them of their diagnosis for years to come, reducing body confidence and self-esteem.