In honor of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Dr. Michael F. Martinez of Carbon Surgical Associates in Palmerton is offering survivors a chance to start afresh.

"For cancer patients who receive radiation treatment, a small blue or black tattoo is applied on their skin to accurately aim the radiation on the affected area," Martinez said."For many survivors, they decide to have their tattoo removed as the final step to their full recovery."Martinez is a board-certified general surgeon who specializes in minimally invasive surgery of benign and malignant breast disease.PicoSure Goes Pink is a philanthropic campaign offering free radiation mark removal for cancer patients.Patients can contact Carbon Surgical Associates to schedule a consultation at 610-826-4595 or visit

www.PicosureLehighValley.com.