Tattoos may increase the risk of developing lymphoma and skin cancer, a recent study suggests. "We can see that ink particles accumulate in the lymph nodes, and we suspect that the body perceives them ...

From minimalist wrist designs to full sleeves, body art has become so common that it barely raises an eyebrow. But while the ...

How Did the Tattoo-Cancer Study Work? The Departments of Public Health and Clinical Research at the University of Southern Denmark (SDU) teamed up with the University of Helsinki for studies that ...

People with multiple tattoo sessions may have a lower risk of melanoma, but the reason for this is unclear. More studies are needed, and tattoos should not be seen as protection against melanoma.

It may seem counterintuitive, but new research suggests that people with multiple tattoos may be at lower risk of developing melanoma – the most dangerous type of skin cancer. People with three or ...

Using a database that tracks the health outcomes of twins, scientists have found more evidence that getting tattoos may be linked to skin cancer. In a new paper published in the journal BMC Public ...

People put a lot of thought into getting a tattoo -- the design they desire, the location they prefer and the message their body art will send to others. Most don't think about the impact their tattoo ...

An estimated 50% to 60% of cancer patients undergo radiation therapy as part of their treatment. The process leaves behind what’s known as radiotherapy “tattoos” — tiny, permanent marks used to ensure ...

Liz Craker was 31 when she found the lump at the top of her left breast in the shower. Breastfeeding, she assumed it was mastitis and made an appointment at her local health clinic. “It never crossed ...

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — An East Tennessee woman is helping breast cancer survivors reclaim their sense of self by offering tattoos after breast reconstruction surgeries, or breast removals. Lulu Padilla is ...