← Return to My Radiation Oncologist wants bilateral ultrasound done

Discussion

My Radiation Oncologist wants bilateral ultrasound done

Breast Cancer | Last Active: Dec 11, 2023 | Replies (8)
Comment receiving replies
@gardenfairy

The question that comes to mind: is new cancer more likely to be seen on ultrasound or MRI based on expected rate of growth in that short of time. MRI often has higher sensitivity and specificity, especially when done with and without contrast. Sending you best wishes for next treatment phase.

Jump to this post

Replies to "The question that comes to mind: is new cancer more likely to be seen on ultrasound..."
msandbreastcancerwarrior | @msandbreastcancerwarrior | Dec 11, 2023

Thank you so much. Yeah a new MRI would be more accurate but I doubt insurance would pay for one only four months since the last one.

I think she just doesn’t want to “waste” radiation on someone with currently noticeable cancer.

VIEW AND REPLY