7am The Weekend Read: New nipples with tattoo ink
Aug 26, 2023
A nurse-led tattoo clinic in Melbourne is empowering breast cancer patients through nipple tattoos. The podcast explores the cultural significance of nipples, the emotional impact of breast cancer surgery, and the revival of nipple tattooing in Melbourne's Royal Women's Hospital. It also discusses the process and emotional impact of nipple reconstruction after mastectomy.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Exploring the Cultural Significance of Nipples and the Role of Tattoos in Post-Mastectomy Nipples
02:18 • 2min
The Emotional Impact of Breast Cancer Surgery and the Significance of Nipples
03:51 • 3min
Revival of Nipple Tattooing in Melbourne's Royal Women's Hospital
06:54 • 7min
The process and emotional impact of nipple reconstruction after mastectomy
14:06 • 5min