Dr. Sonya Corbin-Dwyer and Dr. Jennifer Buckle of Grenfell Campus have been doing research for the past ten years on memorial tattoos, which are done in remembrance of a loved one or pet.
The topic was breast cancer on last week’s edition of the Plain Truth. Host Paula Sheppard says this disease affects both women and men and this year 30,500 women and 390 men will be diagnosed. Sheppard says many people opt for the surgical option which leaves scarred tissue. Guests Dr. Sonya Corbin-Dwyer and Dr. Jennifer Buckle of Grenfell Campus have been doing research for the past ten years on memorial tattoos, which are done in remembrance of a loved one or pet. Corbin-Dwyer says they had 11 women participate in the research project and some had mastectomy tattoos. She says they ranged in age from 42 to 65 and the age of diagnosis was between 34-58. Corbin-Dwyer says listening to these women tell stories about their journey was really inspirational. She says one of their key findings found similarities with those who had memorial tattoos and the tattoos gave them some control in an uncontrollable situation. The tattoos varied with the pink ribbon incorporated, a dragon, daffodils, and some even represented important people in their lives.
No buildings or equipment damaged during an overnight fire at Wildcove and a water bomber is on the scene
Fire ban in effect in Corner Brook until further notice
RNC handing out tickets and adding enforcement in a construction zone near Steady Brook
“March for Atlantic Salmon” at the Majestic Lawn in Corner Brook on Sunday
Crews continue to work on hot spots after an overnight fire at Wildcove and air quality advisories have been issued
