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I also agree that an MRI is far better. After my initial bc diagnosis I joined a multi-modality trial at the University of Pennsylvania. The physical imaging they were comparing were mammos, ultrasound and breast MRI. Well, The MRI picked-up two tumors that neither the mammo or ultrasound saw. The MRI saved my life. The mammo they used was digital too. Plain and simple, if you have dense breasts (which most younger women have, then the MRI is the way to go. The one thing that MRI's do not pick-up are calcifications (which the mammo easily does). In the end, as useless as the mammo may be, it is still a good idea to get the mammo and ALSO the breast MRI.
Also, if you have scar tissue, this can mimic cancer on the MRI. Make sure you have the best person around to read your results. Preferably the radiologist (not the tech) will be in the adjacent room while you are getting your MRI.
Best to you,
Maria
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