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Old 03-23-2007, 06:20 AM   #1
RobinP
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MRI vs. Mammogram-what do you do for check-ups....

I know the standard of care is still yearly mammograms for most people for screening and follow-up. However, I was just curious if any of us here do screening with Breast MRI rather than mammogram or both? From what I read it does sound more reliable if you have any breast implants or have dense breasts.Plus, the MRI shows more suspicious areas than a mammogram; however, as I understand it, the MRI also sometimes can show false positive areas that are really not of concern, causing false alarms and unecessary biopsies.
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