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Question
What is your opinion as to which method of breast cancer method is better -
3D ultrasound or MRT? My gynecologist recommended 3D ultrasound, but
I've been reading a lot about MRT. She recommended because I have dense
breast tissue and my sister and aunt have breast cancer. I've already had to
have a biopsy because of suspicious tissue, but the biopsy was OK. I would
like to have either the 3D ultrasound or MRT test but don't know which one.
Thanks for your help.
These are 2 different methods that work by different principles. Both have their advantages and disadvantages BUT they are different. So my recommendation would be to combine them! The combination should also include standard mammograms and anything unclear seen should be checked with at least needle biopsies. Good luck!
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Claes-Gustaf Nordquist, M.D.
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I`m a doctor of medicine and a specialist in radiation therapy and medical oncology. I have long experience in diagnostics and treatment of breast tumours.
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