[G. Ann]

Dense breast tissue but no MRI (ever) or any other scan in my 3-1/2 years since DX except for MUGA. Only a yearly digital mammo now. I wouldn't wish lack of testing on anyone!! Originally, I did find a lump but mammo results said normal. Since I had cysts over the years, that's what I thought it was and waited over 6 mos to get it drained. But suprise--this time it was BC. I think I'm NED but who knows? For me it would be better to be one of the women who don't want to know if something is progressing, rather than wanting to know and being denied testing. I'm grateful I had Herceptin for 1 year although it was a fight to get it.

It's great to read that the majority of women are able to receive the testing they want and need. That's the way it should be.