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healthy08

healthy08

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Had mammogram in 01/07 with cyst 13mm, had the diagnostic mammo with the ultrasound and they cleared me to go a year with just a screening mammo.  This Jan 08 saw cluster grow to 17mm and new indistinct microcalcification present.  My question is do I go diagnostic mammo/ultrasound or push for MRI mammo.  After speaking with my primary care provider, she ordered the MRI.  Called to schedule and the hospital protocol is another diagnostic mammo/ultrasound before any MRI would be considered.  I want to be an advocate for my health and sure do not want to have something overlooked.  I was under the impression that an MRI would show way more detail than the digital mammograms.  I am a health care professional and understand insurance red tape.  This is my health and I am concerned.  I am 44, no history of breast cancer, but have more and more clients/friends being diagnosed.  MRI??????
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