MRI Breast Scan

  • 1 reply
  • 37 subscribers
  • 141 views

Hello, in December I was re called from my routine mammogram due to a shadow that was found, I had a repeat mammogram and ultrasound, they didn't think it was cancer but as it was indeterminate they wanted to do a biopsy. I had the biopsy and a marker was placed, the biopsy came back as normal tissue, they did say the marker was ever so slightly over so they wanted to replace the marker nothing to worry about. I went back for this and they repeated the mammogram but the area of concern had dissapeared the consultant said nothing further to be done. A few weeks on they have been in touch to say they would like to do an MRI all every normal too do. I have a family history of breast cancer in my family, my mum was found to have pre cancerous cells, my aunt died of secondary breast cancer and my nan sisters both had cancer. I am worried I am being called for an MRI when everything seemed to have been ok. I have tried to get hold of the breast nurse team but have not had a response as yet. Sorry to bother you I understand you do not have my medical records but I just want to know if this is routinely done or if I am missing something.

  • Hi Lylaria,

    Welcome to the online community. My name is Anne, and I am one of the nurses on the Support Line. I’m sorry to read of your recent situation and understand this must be an anxious time for you.

    You mentioned having been in touch with the breast care team but have yet to hear back from them. Hopefully someone will be in touch with you soon as they are best placed to explain the reason for offering you an MRI. As your mammogram and biopsy were clear, I am unsure as to why a further scan is necessary. As we are not directly involved in your care and do not have access to your medical records, I’m afraid it’s difficult to answer your question. They may have requested the MRI given your family history, but your hospital team are really the ones to answer this.

    It’s important to be breast aware and to check your breasts regularly, particularly with a family history of breast cancer. You may find it helpful to read through the latest clinical guidance from National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) for more information on familial breast cancer.

    I hope you manage to speak to someone from your team soon and get some answers. I appreciate it must be a worry for you. If you do not hear from them soon, you can always try contacting PALS for more support.

    If you think it might help to have a chat with one of my colleagues on the support line, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

    Take care for now,

    Anne - Cancer Information Nurse Specialist

    You can also speak with the Macmillan Support Line team of experts. Phone free on 0808 808 0000 (7 days a week, 8am-8pm) or send us an email.

    Ref/**KG