What It Shows/Diagnoses
- Cancer detection and screening for high-risk patients
- Assessment of breast implants and integrity
- Evaluation of extent of known cancer
- Monitoring response to chemotherapy or surgery
- Problem-solving after abnormal mammogram or ultrasound
Safety Notes
MRI is safe and non-invasive.
Let our team know if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or have any implants or devices.
Frequently Asked Questions
Breast MRI is used for high-risk screening, evaluating dense breast tissue or implants, or assessing the extent of known cancer. It provides the most detailed view of breast tissue available.
Avoid wearing deodorant, perfume, or lotions on the day of your scan. For pre-menopausal women, scheduling between days 7–14 of your menstrual cycle gives the best imaging detail.
You’ll lie face-down on a special padded table designed for breast imaging. The scan takes around 30 minutes. In most cases, a small contrast injection is used to highlight tissue detail.
MRI is safe for breast implants and provides the best method for assessing their integrity.
No. You may feel slight warmth during the contrast injection, but otherwise, the scan is painless.
Results are generally available within 24–48 hours for your referring doctor to review.
About Your Test
Before your appointment
On the day
You’ll lie face-down on a special padded coil designed for breast imaging.
A small IV line may be placed for contrast.
The scan lasts about 30 minutes.
After your appointment
You can resume usual activities.
Your report from our radiologists will be sent to your doctor.
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