'I've regained control over my body': Woman gets chest tattoo to cover mastectomy scars
The IndependentSign up to our free Living Well email for advice on living a happier, healthier and longer life Live your life healthier and happier with our free weekly Living Well newsletter Live your life healthier and happier with our free weekly Living Well newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “People who know me really well know I’m a control freak,” Cook told The Independent. It felt empowering.” open image in gallery The tattoo helped Sue Cook feel like she was regaining control over her body open image in gallery Sue Cook's tattoo took 30 hours to create Cook, who is the chief examiner for the University of the Arts London’s Foundation in Art & Design course, chose a Mandala-style pattern for the tattoo. Cook added that not every cancer patient will want to have a tattoo, but encouraged others to “listen to their hearts” and do what helps them to heal.
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