Which is better: breast MRI or mammogram?
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keithold thanks all baggers
ANSWERS: 5
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Having worked closely in this area, we found that MRI scans picked up abnormalites not shown with a normal mammogram. The doctors tend to go for the cheaper option first then if still unconclusive or biopsy is suspicious then they will call for the MRI :)
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My mom is a breastcancer survivor (and many other relatives suffered or suffer from other cancers)so I decided to have my first mamogram at age 30. I wish I had gone for an MRI. I have small 'lumpy' breasts and the pain was the worst pain I had ever experienced. My gynecologist recommended I go for an MRI when I'm 40 as they have become really good at spotting even smallest abnormalities. Of course it depends on your financials/insurance situation: better go for a mamogram than not having a check-up at all, especially if your family history puts you at risk.
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I can't imagine much being worse than a mammogram. I vote for the MRI.
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Breast MRI, by far. It doesn't involve which can be harmful in the long run. Plus it is more sensitive. Nevertheless mammogram is still the routine examination for breast cancer screening because it is cheaper and efficient.
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I am a breast cancer survivor, just celebrated my 5th year NED; today I had my routine ultra sound, b/c my breast tissue is very dense and cystic... which mamomgrams most of the time do not detect (it did not detect my BC, 5 years ago!). I was recommended today to have a breast MRI, just to shine more light on what they found today... I guess after reading your answers/comments, I w/ be doing that MRI after all. Thank you.
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