Thread: MRI's and metal
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Old 08-21-2007, 02:19 PM   #8
Carol H.
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Metal

I was unable to have a MRI because of a small piece of lead in my iris. They told me the magnetic field would pull the lead out of my eye. I'm thankful that I remembered it was there! Just be sure and tell them about any metal in your body. Better to be safe than sorry. Carol H.
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Carol H., Florida
Right Breast 11-28-06
Lumpectomy
Infiltrating Carcinoma
Stage 1
Grade 11
1.5 cm
Sentinel Lymph Node Neg.
ER-
PR-
Her2+
Fish 2.5 Amplied
KI-67 20%
Radiation= 6 weeks
Refused Chemo & Herceptin
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