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Alaska Angel,
I don't believe we've ever pushed for early stage brain MRIs. Perhaps we(or I)misspoke. Normally, scans like bones and CT are done at the same time the initial cancer is found to make sure there is no metastasis. If they prove negative, the breast cancer is treated and there are usually no more scans for 6 months, 1 year or longer. Further scans are done when blood work or symptoms show a reason to do them. But brain lesions are showing up more and more frequently WITHOUT symptoms. So if oncs are doing further body scans because of mets suspicions, it's the perfect time to do a brain MRI as well. I, for one, am very glad I asked for and got an MRI. Several small mets appeared and I was treated.
I'm so glad your test was negative.
Love and light,
Lisa
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