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Kcabrera
Kcabrera Member Posts: 44
edited October 2016 in Waiting for Test Results

My MRI is tonight (8:45pm!) I was wondering what to expect. Obviously the techs can't tell me anything. But say they happen to find something, will I get a report with another BiRads score? Is it possible they can confirm a cancer diagnosis just by looking at the images? I assume my doctor will get the information and give me a call.

Also, should I remove all make up? I also have shellac nails on because I was in a wedding. Do those need to come off? I guess I could call the hospital and get this information but I like this group of women more. Thanks so much ladies! I'm crazy freaking out right now.

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  • jenjenl
    jenjenl Member Posts: 948
    edited October 2016

    They will send the results to your doctor who will then report back to you. No, you can leave your makeup and nails on.

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  • Kcabrera
    Kcabrera Member Posts: 44
    edited October 2016

    Thank you Jen

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  • keepthefaith611
    keepthefaith611 Member Posts: 131
    edited October 2016

    KCabrera, please keep us posted on the MRI results; the turn around here in my area of NY is 24 to 48 hours for bx; u/s & MRI results.

    You're in my thoughts and I hope the procedure was easy on you.

    KTF

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  • keepthefaith611
    keepthefaith611 Member Posts: 131
    edited October 2016

    PS: I asked every u/s tech and the radiologist for their "preliminary views" - making a joke of it and all - they wouldn't give an inch (they can't - they could lose their jobs but they are always asked by most patients).

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  • Kcabrera
    Kcabrera Member Posts: 44
    edited October 2016

    Thank you KTF :) I will keep you posted

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  • nauticalwheeler
    nauticalwheeler Member Posts: 9
    edited October 2016

    I had a MRI last week. I spoke with radiologist after MRI. The area of concerned was viewed and nothing new was found. The results of MRI went to my Dr. next day. I was contacted by Dr. with results that evening. I did not wear any jewelry and wore a skirt with an elastic waistband that I was able to keep on. I was anxious and scared of having the MRI but it was much easier than I thought! Wishing you good luck with your MRI tonight.

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  • RNstrong
    RNstrong Member Posts: 126
    edited October 2016

    I never had a MRI but as a nurse, I know they will insert a peripheral IV access, and they will give you a salt-based contrast that feels weird according to some patients. They say it feels cold but not painful to the veins. Im sure you have seen what a MRI machine looks like. If youre claustrophobic, I suggest take in an anti anxiety medication 30 mins before exam. But if youre not claustrophobic, you should be good. I work in a university medical center, all diagnostic mammo, US, MRI results are provided right after the exam. My friend just had one, she received results a few mins after and then she was biopsied 2 hrs after, received biopsy results after 48hrs. It was benign. I will have MRI 3 weeks from now. Goodluck and we are all hoping for favorable results!

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  • Toad
    Toad Member Posts: 54
    edited October 2016

    jenjenl -

    My experience with diagnostic radiology (ultrasound or MRI) is that when you have it done at a breast center, they have a doctor talk to you immediately.

    The one I had done at a distant facility was after I already had a diagnosis - so they were just gathering additional information for a treatment plan.

    I start what I hope will be a very short second journey tomorrow, since I'm not emotionally recovered from the first yet.

    Best of luck

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  • MelissaDallas
    MelissaDallas Member Posts: 7,268
    edited October 2016

    I went to a breast center for my MRI and didn't get results until I met with the surgeon a week or more later.

    At the same breast center I do meet with the radiologist following a DIAGNOSTIC mammogram, or during an ultrasound immediately.

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