Tattoos at pre cancer treatment assessment

Hi all 

might seem like. Silly question but my head is all over the place 

do I have to fast before I have my pre cancer assessment of having tattoos 

thank you 

  • Hi there and thanks for the post

    I am sorry to hear you are about to have some treatment but haven't said which type. I am guessing it may be radiotherapy as you mention about tattoos, do accept my apology if I have got the wrong end of the stick.

    If you are indeed having radiotherapy planning where they pop some ink tattoos in place to locate where the treatment needs to be given, depending on the location of radiotherapy they might request you fast for a couple of hours before your appointment or for you to have a full bladder. The department should let you know if this is required. Do give them a call if you are unsure.

    Please get back to us if you need any more information or support.  You may find it helpful to talk things through with one of the nurses on our helpline.  The number to call is Freephone 0808 800 4040 and the lines are open from 9am till 5pm Monday to Friday.

    Best wishes

    Naomi