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Detecting cancer in women with dense breasts: MRI?

Breast Cancer | Last Active: Jun 5 7:54am | Replies (168)
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@semurrey

I really enjoy the advise to advocate, advocate. I am tired of oncologists referring to the stress of false positives potentially found on MRI. Most of us want the best surveillance available. I have very dense breasts and at 6 months post radiation will meet with my radiation oncologist but no scans for a year. I am going to ask about the molecular breast imaging. I am self employed and have insurance through the MA health exchange. It is $1000 a month with a hefty deductible but why not use the best technology we have to help us on our journey. Why is this such a hassle! xo

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Chris, Volunteer Mentor | @auntieoakley | Jun 28, 2023

I agree! I looked at my doc when he said false positive issues, and asked what’s worse, having a negative biopsy performed or not finding a recurrence in time to stop it. Then of course he said the insurance would never cover it, and he was right. He is a good doc, no, he is a great doc, but the system is pretty overburdened and frankly top heavy.
After it wasn’t found in time to stop it, now we fight for medicine approvals. This is not a bug in the insurance model, it is the main feature. They take your money and they don’t pay. Then they post record profits.
The doctors are furious and the patients are left not understanding.
My best advice is fight for that MRI when it is time for a scan. If you are 6 months post radiation how are you feeling now? Do you have an appointment coming up?

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