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After Mastectomy, Young Woman's Tattoo Helps Her Feel Whole Again

NPR | By Rebecca Davis
Published August 14, 2017 at 3:33 PM CDT

Nicole was only 23 when she had a double mastectomy following a breast cancer diagnosis. After she recovered, Nicole got a chest tattoo that symbolizes how she wants to live life after cancer.

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