Ask the Nurse

If you have a question for our nurses, please post it here or email nurse@bowelcanceruk.org.uk. Typically you will receive a response within 2-4 working days. Please note this is for non-urgent enquiries only. If you are feeling unwell please contact your hospital team or GP.

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debs4dennis

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patient 9^th January 10:56 am

Eyebrow tattoos

I am due to start irinotecan next Thursday. I may lose all my hair. Can I have my eyebrows tattooed before I start treatment?

Charlotte Nurse Advisor

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staff 13^th January 9:18 pm

Dear @debs4dennis,

So sorry for the delayed reply to your post. I cannot see nay reason why you could not have this done but as always I would recommend checking this out with your oncologist or nurse specialist first.

Kind regards,
Charlotte

debs4dennis

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patient 13^th January 9:29 pm

Thank you

mem

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moderator 14^th January 2:09 pm

Hi @debs4dennis,
Just to give you the heads-up. I had to to fill out a medical at my beautician’s prior to having microblading done, and due to my medical info, my appoinment was delayed because I did not have the relevant correspondence from my GP (or any specialist) stating it would be ok for me to have the procedure done. I think it is a sort of insurance for the company which is fair enough for both them and us. I had to pay for the letter which cost me £17 if I remember rightly.

debs4dennis

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patient 14^th January 6:43 pm

OK thank you. I have answered the medical questionnaire of the practitioner. She is aware I am a cancer patient and she is some one who regularly works with cancer patients.

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