MRI

MRI and full body scans use magnets to view deep into the tissues of the body, thereby locating tumors and abnormalities. The report is analyzed from images that reveal portions of the body layer by layer. It is not recomended if the patient has metal in their body as the magnets will attract these metals. Dental fillings and bone pins are not an issue because they can't move. MRI's are not considered an acceptable breast screening tool by the medical field mostly because it is cost prohibitive at about $650 per session with the average mammogram at about $210. It could be considered as a back up to a suspicious annual screening.