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Just to clarify & save any confusion... the Mammogram and MRI mentioned in the original question here, are referring to scans using 'contrast', which is a dye injected during the scan to enhance the image and show up any anomalies. This is different to a standard mammogram or 3d mammogram which doesn't use 'contrast' to enhance the image.
Thank you for sharing. Please could I ask was the mammogram that didn't show the issue, with 3D with contrast? Thank you
- Esjay4 months agoMember
It was a 3D mammogram without contrast. It remains a question if they had used the contrast, would it have made a difference in that scenario? Who knows? After trying on two separate occasions to get clear margins, the Dr then used MRI with contrast to determine how extensive the DCIS was and realised a mastectomy was the only option. I also had stage 2 IDC within the main tumour but that didn't show up on the mammogram either.
That's why it's so important for those with dense breasts to be made aware of their density so they can get the extra scans they require.