Which women should get MRIs in addition to mammograms?
For decades, the mammogram has been the sole recommended, regular imaging procedure for detecting breast cancer. Women over the age of 40, regardless of risk level, are advised to get mammograms — which use X-rays to look inside the breast — at least every other year. Women at high risk should start earlier and get tested more often. This has been the standard of care. But in March 2007, two different sources released information recommending that MRI, a magnetic imaging technique, be included in the standard testing procedures for certain women. The most far-reaching news is a set of guidelines published by the American Cancer Society, which states that women who are in the high-risk group for breast cancer should add MRIs to their regular, y
Related Questions
- The guidelines recommend MRI in addition to, not instead of, mammography. Why do women who get MRI screening still need to have annual mammograms?
- How many women are estimated to fall into the high risk group recommended to receive MRI in addition to mammography?
- Which women should get MRIs in addition to mammograms?
