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DiscussionRecommendation for second opinion on prostate MRI scan?
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PSA level has bounced around. Last check in April was 9.6. I requested no contrast because I had a headache after my first MRI (which was with contrast). Nothing severe but I don't get headaches. I have read that contrast can be dangerous because it is heavy metal that is not eliminated from the body and can create kidney problems. I've also read that if if the equipment is state of the art 3T mulitiparametric MRI and the radiologist is experienced in reading prostate MRIs then the contrast is not necessary.
I had another test called Oncotype DX prostate cancer assay. I had low-intermediate score.