Study Challenges Routine Use Of MRI Scans To Evaluate Breast Cancer

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Reviewing the records of 577 breast cancer patients, Fox Chase Cancer Center researchers found that women with newly diagnosed breast cancer who receive a breast MRI are more likely to receive a mastectomy after their diagnosis and may face delays in starting treatment. The study demonstrates that, despite the lack of evidence of their benefit, routine use of MRI scans in women newly diagnosed with breast cancer increased significantly between 2004 and 2005, and again in 2006.

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['lizbeth]

Oh No! This is terrible news. I had a MRI 5-6 weeks after my mammogram and ultrasound which uncovered 2 lesions of 1.1 and 1.9 cm that had been missed originally. Without the MRI I almost chose a lumpectemy which would not have been the best decision. Why do all these professionals want to take the head in the sand approach to cancer detection? Geez.