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Hi, I just wanted to ask a second opinon before I do this but I went to the doctor and was asking questions about birth control because I have always been irregular, and then I told him that I never had my thyroid checked so they sent me to get my blood drawn and it came back ok, However they told me I needed to get an Mri for possible tumar/growth for my pitutary glands. And thats really high as in prices..but I have no idea what to do..The doctor hade been calling me alot before I made the appoitment then I made one and backed out because it was so high..Can you give me advice on what you think would be a good choice..should I do it?? Im 23 and would like some advice..Thanks so much!

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That is a hard question. Your dr. obviously needs that done to evaluate your medical situation. You know your economical situation best so I can not tell you what you can afford. Only you know that. But from a medical point of view the MRI brain scan is necessary for what you have asked your dr. The choice is yours.

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Claes-Gustaf Nordquist, M.D.

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I`m a doctor of medicine and specialist in radiation therapy and medical oncology. I have a long time experience of these tumours.

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I'm a Doctor of Medicine and specialist in Medical Oncology and Radiation Therapy, educated and trained in Sweden. Now retired. Background in Radiation Therapy, Medical Oncology, Radiation Protection, Nuclear Medicine, Diagnostic Radiology, Gynecological Oncology, Clinical Pathology, Clinical Cytology,Hematology and Internal Medicine. M.D. from the faculty of medicine, Royal Karolinska Institute, Stockholm, Sweden. Have also been an exchange student at the Hebrew University, Hadassah Medical School, Jerusalem Israel. Former medical consultant, Swedish National Board of Radiation Protection. Former Police Surgeon and Medical Examiner, Stockholm Police Department. Former Chief Medical Officer, The Royal Guards, The Royal Horse Guards and the Royal Household Brigade, Royal Swedish Army Medical Corps. You can also reach me on: http://www.lifestylerescue.com/expert/health-fitness-advice/dr-claes-gustaf/128 . I have no restrictions on the number of questions there. I also answer questions about Oncology (General Cancer), General History, Military History, Breast Cancer, Colon Cancer.

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