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.

Posts in this section can only be replied to by the nurses. If you wish other users to respond to your question you will need to post it in another topic on the community as well.

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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