Detecting the invisible lesion

PLJ
PLJ Member Posts: 373
edited June 2014 in Advocacy

Prior to my diagnosis, I was under the impression that a breast tumour would look spiculated on scans. As it turns out, in my case anyway, breast cancer can look benign, well circumscribed and can even be invisible on ultrasound, mammogram and breast MRI. My invasive tumour looked benign on ultrasounds and was not even picked up on mammo due to careless tech. My DCIS (a 6 cm whopper) was a complete surprise and invisible on every ultrasound, mammogram and breast MRI. Wondering how many others had an exceptionally sneaky tumour? Apparently MRI has its limitations also. Anyone else feel the need for improved screening tools?

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  • Galsal
    Galsal Member Posts: 1,886
    edited January 2012

    It seems faily obvious the resources for imaging need improvement.  Consider though how far the imaging has evolved over the years up to now.  Without those advancements, how many have been saved? 

    Based on what others have said here, many have had a scenario where something was found on the other side despite every test and scan saying it was clear. 

    All my scans have showed clear, but I have a niggling feeling.  Had a cancer center surgeon tell me flat out that MRI doesn't miss things.  Riiiight.  Bet those ladies would have something to say about that.

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  • Annicemd
    Annicemd Member Posts: 341
    edited January 2012

    I had silent nasty missed on ultrasound and mammo but picked up on MR. The more types of imaging you have the better the cross checking but still some lesions seem to be missed even on MR. Not sure what we can do except home the imaging improves soon, it is of course scary. My non cancer side is abnormal on MR but they say benign changes. Do I go for second mastectomy or regular MR???? No solid answer to these questions

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