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Breast Cancer | Last Active: Dec 31, 2023 | Replies (98)
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When I have my MRI every year (between mammograms), they examine BOTH the existing breast and the mastectomy side. This was a surprise to me too, but I was delighted to hear it!

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anjalima | @anjalima | Apr 1, 2023

This is why MRI is such a beneficial examination option. It’s the only way to “see” the environment of the reconstructed boob ( sorry but I can’t quite call the implant a breast) and the nodal system around it…And also not introducing radiation to the breast or chest wall. I prefer it.
We need to push our practitioners to use MRI. I advocated for it and it likely saved my life.

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