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MCS · 06-22-2006, 04:21 PM

This is such a timely question for me also.

I'm due for my first mammo after dx. I was told by my ob/gyn and onc that the mri is more sensitive so I definitely will ask for it- I don't think my insurance covers it, just mammos.

HOWEVER, I also have fought fibrocystic breasts all my life, have dense breasts and have had benign and malignant calcifications. I have scar tissue from previous cysts removed and have had cysts drained as well.

Maria ( mts), THANK YOU-has indicated the calcifications information; that mammos are better for this. Do you remember where you saw this information? I want to bring it up to the docs.

I want to be able to see as much as possible, as little as they come and as soon as able.

I think I will call the radiologist that did my mammo last year ask for his opinion.

Thank you for reference to article, I am also going to print it

XO

Maria (MCS)

06-22-2006, 04:21 PM	#14
MCS Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 430	This is such a timely question for me also. I'm due for my first mammo after dx. I was told by my ob/gyn and onc that the mri is more sensitive so I definitely will ask for it- I don't think my insurance covers it, just mammos. HOWEVER, I also have fought fibrocystic breasts all my life, have dense breasts and have had benign and malignant calcifications. I have scar tissue from previous cysts removed and have had cysts drained as well. Maria ( mts), THANK YOU-has indicated the calcifications information; that mammos are better for this. Do you remember where you saw this information? I want to bring it up to the docs. I want to be able to see as much as possible, as little as they come and as soon as able. I think I will call the radiologist that did my mammo last year ask for his opinion. Thank you for reference to article, I am also going to print it XO Maria (MCS)