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Has anyone had MRI suspicious for malignancy but negative Mammo + US?
Breast Cancer | Last Active: Dec 22, 2023 | Replies (53)Comment receiving replies
I had a “ normal” mammo and US having gone in with a symptom! Symptom persisted and so did I… MRI done 2 months later and found 2 tumors , 3 and 4 cm in same breast. Two nodes also affected but next 5 in the “ transportation” line were negative. Unilateral mastectomy one month later … and almost 2 years ago,
I now get a mammo and MRI annually spaced 6 mos apart. I have one dense breast left and I will never believe a mammo nor US again!
DENSE BREASTS = MRI
Symptom: Due to the size and placement of one tumor, a blood vessel occlusion occurred when I raised my arm ( applying deodorant in a mirror one morning) causing my areola to lose its pinkish color until I lowered my arm ( and released occlusion). Now I am always across a mirror when I apply deodorant as it serves as a breast check. It and my persistence likely saved my life!
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So sorry for what you went through. Good for you for persisting in getting the scan you needed. We all have to be our own best advocate, for sure. I'm very grateful for the many research and general information articles on the web that have helped me ask the right questions. It seems a skillful use of combination of tests are the standard of care, according to my own surgeon who specializes in breast conditions. What I'm discovering with my annual testing and BIRADS-4 this year is the fact that ILC and LCIS don't generally show up on mammo or ultrasound, making MRI an even more critical tool in our breast health management. I came across a tertiary center doctor on YouTube actually showing scans of dense breasts and how certain cancers are missed, especially on mammo.