[momdeeco]

It is my understanding that all mammo's after dx of BC are diagnostic. The Digital mammo uses a higher-constrast resolution (than "regular" mammo's)and provides clearer, bigger sharper findings. It also allows manipulation of the image to increase visibility, avoiding additional "spot compresion films." It also requires fewer repeat exams to correct poor exposures ( which adds extra exposure to radiation.)

MRI (Magnetic Resonance Image) is a test that uses a mgnetic field and pulses of radio wave energy to provide pictures of the breast. An MRI can detect tissue disease, infection, inflammation and or tumors. I think it is better than a mammo because it evaluates breast problems close to the chest wall. I know it is alot more expensive than mammo's. ($3,000?) and there is a possibility of false positives.
I just can't imagine why my doc would object to either one. Wondering if she doesn't lik her patients questioning her. From what I have heard tho, she is one of the best breast surgeons.
Will be traveling to Chicago again for genetic counseling, and hopefully digital mammo and MRI.