According to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, breast cancer is the second most common form of cancer in women. To spread awareness a symbol was created for breast cancer awareness, a pink ribbon. If you are considering a breast cancer symbol tattoo you have many options. Consider your reasons for wanting the tattoo along with how breast cancer has affected your life. Make your tattoo personal and meaningful.
In Memory Of
One of the most personal breast cancer symbol tattoos you can get is one that memorializes a person. These tattoos are best for those who have lost someone to breast cancer. Along with getting the pink ribbon, consider adding the person's name, initials, birth date and date she was alive. You can add a personal message to the breast cancer symbol or beneath it. Such as "Lost but not forgotten" or "In loving memory." Take some time to write down what you want to remember about the person and talk with your tattoo artist about the various possibilities.
Additional Items
Incorporate flowers, butterflies, birds, shamrocks, a heart, angel wings, stars, fairies and other elements that you find meaningful. You can put the breast cancer symbol as the center of the tattoo surrounded by any of these items. You can also put the pink ribbon as the body of a butterfly with vibrant bright wings attached. If you believe in a certain religion, try adding in these symbols as well. An example would be the pink breast cancer ribbon draped over a cross or the Star of David.
Survivor Tattoos
If you are a breast cancer survivor you can use a breast cancer symbol tattoo to memorialize the battle you won. This leaves a lot of options for tattoo designs. Use the breast cancer symbol and words such as "survivor," "fighter" and "stronger." Think of your diagnosis time and the time the cancer went away. Another great way to continue the healing process after being diagnosed with breast cancer is to cover scars with a breast cancer symbol tattoo.
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