As a show of support for a family member who is going through breast cancer treatment, some of the other family members (My wife, daughter and niece) are discussing geting a small pink ribbon tattoo as show of support. How about for me? I have no tattoos right now but I have donated to the Komen Breast Cancer foundation for years, walked/run in the race for the cure multiple times and have a family history of cancer. With genetics the way they are, my wife and daughter are probable canidates to be affected by breast cancer. My daughter kinda gave me a look when I said that I wanted to participate, like maybe it should be a girl thing. What do you think? Maybe right back of shoulder?
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i wouldn't that stays on you your whole life and unless your really for the whole breast cancer thing i wouldn't do it
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Well, if you do it, it should probably be only shaded pink. Too much pink is a little too girlie looking, don't you think? I personally don't like (or believe in) tattoos, but if it suits your fancy, and you're aware if its permanence, go for it! Show your support!
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I'm going to answer your question with a question. Do you want to get a breast cancer support tattoo? That's all that's important. If it is something you feel strongly about and will support for the rest of your life. Go for it. I think it's a great thing to do for your family member. If you're afraid to squelch on something your wife and daughter are trying to do then just don't go at the same time they go. After they've had their fun maybe ask your wife a week or so later to go with you to get yours done. I personally, would get the ribbon tattooed on my chest, because that's where most people wear them, right?
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No!! This Would NOT Look Strange! It Informs Me! You Have PRIDE And Care About Other People! I Wish More Men Would Do This!
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As a breast cancer survivor, I have to say just your support of your family members and your monetary support to the Komen Foundation is wonderful enough. If you want to participate and show futher support, I might suggest that you continue doing what you're doing and/or volunteer at breast cancer events and fundraisers. I have to agree with your daughter about not getting one :o) You could always get the pink ribbon magnet for your car or a breast cancer awareness license plate.
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I probably would not get the tattoo b/c it will be on your body forever. you could get a pink rubber band -like bracelet that supports breast cancer and wear that for a while and see how you like it and others react to it; if you absolutely love it and wish you could wear all the time, go for the tattoo, but if not you will be really glad you didn't get a tattoo of a little pink ribbon on your back.
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I think it's really your decision to get a tattoo and not the decision of your daughter or people on this forum. I f it is something that you feel strongly enough about, something that has touched your life and you feel that a tattoo would make you feel better about it, then go for it. Don't do it for your family member, your daughter or anyone else. Do it for yourself. Hope this helps you make a decision. Tattoos are permanent, but that's the great thing about them.
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that sounds like a fantastic idea to me. GO FOR IT. i support it!
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It doesn't and shouldn't matter what anyone else thinks about it. If this is another way you want to show your support, by all means do it. It's a good way to show family unity on the subject too. And don't let anyone tell you it's "gay". If you decide not to, you could take the money for your tattoo and donate it.
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I have to ask how I would react in seeing a pink ribbon tattoo on a guy in the locker room or at the beach. The answer is .... I would truly have a tremendous amount of respect for the guy's show of support. When you look at some of the answers above, you can see why there should be more of this kind of show of support. If a guy is willing to get a permanent pink reminder of the need for more action on the BC front, that is deserving of high praise and respect in my book. Obviously this is a cause that he fully supports and we should all be wishing that we thought of it first. Bravo!!! Good luck!
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why do lots of people think that you dont know that a tattoo will last forever? i'm sure you're well aware of that. anyway, this is your tattoo, so it is ultimately up to you whether you get it or not. i think that your participation in breast cancer awareness is very admirable, and a pink ribbon tattoo on your right shoulder is an excellent choice. another option (this is just my suggestion) would be to get it on your outside lower leg or upper ankle. this way when you do your walk/run race for the cure, it can be visible during the race. that would be pretty awesome! either way, even though your daughter gave you a look, i believe she will be proud of you if you decide to go for it. good luck on your decision!
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That's cool. Or maybe you could get the name of the family member fighting breast cancer with a ribbon incorporated to make it a little more masculine if that helps. I love the idea, very supportive and honestly I think more men need to get involved in the fight against breast cancer and a cure for the future. The best luck to you, work with what your body is like. Find the best spot on you. I think if you are fit that between the shoulder blades is very nice. A suggestion is talk to an artist about what works best and see if they can draw something not so girly up for you if just a ribbon is too feminine. Good luck! -Just to clear it up, I like the idea of the ribbon alone. An artist is always a good source for making a tattoo perfect though!
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I'd say its a girl "thang". If you want to participate either pay for the tats yourself or donate the price of one to the Susan G. Komen Foundation in your family member's name.
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I've also been considering that..I'm doing it as a sign of respect,sympathy, and support. And since your a man it would probably even mean and represent more. You know women for years have struggled to find our place right along side with you men I think It would mean a great deal for you a man to get it. It would symbolize compassion. You should get it on the the forearm or lower on your wrist with something like Support and Compassion in a really nice calligraphy. And if anyone asks you about it just tell them why you got it I'm sure you have your reasons for considering it in the first place. It doesn't have to be huge eith just something simple not to noticable. If you decide to get it done I would like to see it..please
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