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sadie · 08-22-2006, 07:34 PM

Now I'm worried. When I was first dx'd, I asked for an MRI and pet scans. My onc told me since my bc was caught so early, that an MRI or pet scans would not show anything because it would be too small for it to show up.
I had another mammogram before radiation. That was all clear. When I am due for my annual mamm in Sept, the onc told me she would order an mri on the affected breast since my breast was dense and sometimes an mri would pick up things that a mamm won't with dense breasts. Well, then why did she not do an mri at the beginning?!
Now I'm scared.
My onc has told me a few times that she does not expect any recurrence and she expects me to make a complete recovery and live a long life. Would she just be saying that to ease my mind? I never act like I'm paranoid about it or anything when I see her. (although, I was a basket case for a couple of hours when I had my 1st consult with her). Legally, she HAS to be honest with me, right?

08-22-2006, 07:34 PM	#10
sadie Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Michigan Posts: 98	Now I'm worried. When I was first dx'd, I asked for an MRI and pet scans. My onc told me since my bc was caught so early, that an MRI or pet scans would not show anything because it would be too small for it to show up. I had another mammogram before radiation. That was all clear. When I am due for my annual mamm in Sept, the onc told me she would order an mri on the affected breast since my breast was dense and sometimes an mri would pick up things that a mamm won't with dense breasts. Well, then why did she not do an mri at the beginning?! Now I'm scared. My onc has told me a few times that she does not expect any recurrence and she expects me to make a complete recovery and live a long life. Would she just be saying that to ease my mind? I never act like I'm paranoid about it or anything when I see her. (although, I was a basket case for a couple of hours when I had my 1st consult with her). Legally, she HAS to be honest with me, right? __________________ Dx Oct 2005 IDC Lumpectomy 1cm / Stage 1 / grade 3 Sentinel node neg Her2+++ ER+ / PR weakly+ Last edited by sadie; 08-22-2006 at 07:38 PM..