Lymph node visibility in imaging
Hello,
I've been reading these forums for a few weeks and finding them very helpful - thank you to all that share their knowledge.
I'm trying to understand more about lymph nodes and imaging.
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Minnie18 Thank you for sharing.
And thank you for the nudge to talk to people about my breast density and future imaging.
I had breast density on a list of questions after my lumpectomy but there were so many other questions to squeeze in that I forgot to ask it. I get the impression from what I've read in my pathology that they are somewhat dense but a medical opinion will be helpful.
As for imaging, it's helpful to know that MRI might be better for picking up issues. That will be good for me to discuss with the surgeon, especially if anything else is found in the axillary dissection when the CT scan showed nothing abnormal.
I've added both to my list of future questions!
When you have your mammograms now (depending on what state you are in) they are required to advise you of your breast density, Moomincorn as it is so important on the screening tests actually 'seeing' the cancer. My ILC was missed, as my breasts were very dense. I was in my 60s - so it being a 'younger woman's problem' is total rubbish! An Ultrasound is recommended as well as Mammogram (some have an MRI too) at the same time as the Mammogram ... I have mine late next month. 8 years since the first detection.
I've never had an MRI yet .....
Take care