Breast tumor - can MRI be done instead of CT for checking lungs,pelvis, abdomen?

[Anne352]

I under diagnosis of breast tumor. I had USG, mammography, biopsy, blood test and waiting for the results.

I was sent by the doctor to computer tomography (CT) for lungs, pelvis and abdomen test.

However, I wander if MRI could be done instead of CT  (fully/partially), as it has no ionizing radiation/

Does MRI have the same diagnostic value in this situation?

Did your doctors sent you to CT or MRI?

I think that mayby I was sent to MRI, because of queue for MRI in public hospital. If this is a case, I could perform MRI in  privite clinic.

But I need to know if it has the same diagnostic value, about which unfortunatelly I didn't ask during the visit due to stress.

[Felicity_CCNSW]

Hi @Anne352 

Thank you for reaching out to the forum with your message. 

If you are located in Australia you can call Cancer Council Information and Support Line on 13 11 20. You will come through to our health professionals who will be able to give general advice and information. 

I wish you all the best with your next scans. 

Warmly, 

Felicity

 Cancer Council Online Moderator