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Trying to solve problems with insurance, tattoo artists and breast cancer survivors

KBIA | By Rebecca A Smith
Published June 3, 2026 at 2:51 PM CDT

Some women who undergo arduous treatments due to breast cancer turn to nipple and areola tattoos as a way to reconnect with their bodies, but not all insurance covers the process.

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Rebecca A Smith