Check this out: I just read in Family Circle magazine (October 1, 2009) that alternating between mammograms and MRIs every six months is a potentially lifesaving measure for women at high risk for breast cancer. This comes straight from new research out of the University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center. I find this reassuring because it’s the exact schedule I follow — mammogram, MRI six months later, mammogram six months later, and so on.
More research, from Dartmouth University in Hanover, New Hampshire, found that MRIs can spot tumors not found in mammogram or ultrasound in 20 percent of breast cancers.
I think I’m covered. Whew.
My tumor was found a year ago by MRI because my Primary Care doctor said it would be wise for someone high risk to alternate every 6 months mamogram/MRI. My tumor was over 2 cm and NOT seen 6 months earlier by mammogram. I’ve had Dr.s hedge on the benefit of breast MRI’s but it saved my life. I just had another one…all clear!