How many women are estimated to fall into the high risk group recommended to receive MRI in addition to mammography?
Among the 65-70 million women in the U.S. who are in the age groups for which regular mammography is recommended, perhaps 1-2 percent will fall into risk categories where consideration of MRI screening will be appropriate. However, it is important to note that it is unlikely that the entirety of the population at high family risk would be judged to be candidates for annual MRI. For example, MRI screening may not be very useful as women reach the ages of 60 and older. Again, please check with your doctor.
