At 47, I Was Healthier Than Ever. A Full-Body MRI Changed Everything
Summary
Michelle Arellano Martin, 47, describes how a complimentary full-body MRI led to follow-up tests that showed a small breast lesion highly likely to be cancer. She says the scan gave her peace of mind about other parts of her body, while acknowledging that elective scans can be costly and lead to unnecessary tests.Key Facts
- Martin sought a full-body MRI after experiencing memory problems, hair loss and weight gain, which she had attributed to perimenopause.
- The scan took less than an hour and identified a 1.5-centimeter breast lesion with some irregular edges.
- A doctor advised Martin to get the lesion checked after reviewing the MRI results.
- Follow-up mammography and ultrasound led a radiologist to assign the lesion a BI-RADS 5 score, indicating a 95% or greater chance of cancer.
- The radiologist said a biopsy was needed for confirmation and told Martin the lesion appeared small and early, with no suspicious lymph-node findings.
- Martin says she was told she had breast cancer by the Tuesday after receiving the MRI results the previous week.
- Martin says she was grateful for the scan, while noting that preventive full-body MRIs can be expensive and may prompt unnecessary tests.
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