MRI after bi-mastectomy?

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Iamblessed
Iamblessed Member Posts: 240
edited June 2014 in DCIS (Ductal Carcinoma In Situ)

Hello,

when, if at at all,  should someone dx'd with DCIS stage 0, grade 1, (had bi-lateral mastectomy) bother getting an MRI to check for any recurrance in chest wall ? I had multi dysplasia, but dcis just under one centimeter. Should I even bother? I know the chance is extremely minimal? Anyone know when or if at all would be an idea to consider?

thank you, and God bless

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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited October 2011

    I had IDC (not DCIS)..but my onc said an MRI wasn't necessary at my last appt. (Which kind of confused me, because I swore he had said I would need one yearly at my earlier appt.)

    Anyway...I asked if I could get one before the end of the year regardless because I had hit my out of pocket maximum and I have implants (MRI can detect rupture/leaking).

    So just wanted to let you know that my onc wasn't even concerned about getting MRI's and I had IDC! 

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  • Deirdre1
    Deirdre1 Member Posts: 1,461
    edited October 2011

    Lamblessed!  I have been advised to have a breast MRI (after a bi-lateral mastectomy with immediate reconstruction) every 2 - 3 years... It will be done with contrast and the main reason for the MRI is to check to see if the implant has been compromised.. BUT they also check to see if there is any recurrance on the chest wall...  So if you don't have implants I'd say go for the outside of 3 years and yes the chances of anything recurring is very very remote.. Good luck !! Take care,  Deirdre

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  • Leah_S
    Leah_S Member Posts: 8,458
    edited October 2011

    Lamblessed, I know you realize the chance of local recurrence is small, but I can see that the chance of worry is large! Perhaps you can ask to have an U/S for screening. It should be able to pick up anything local.

    Best of luck.

    Leah

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  • Iamblessed
    Iamblessed Member Posts: 240
    edited October 2011

    Thank you ladies! I will check with my primary and see what she reccomends. God bless all of you!

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