A new study in JAMA looked at abbreviated or “mini” MRIs vs 3D mammography. This U.S. study found mini MRI is more effective at detecting breast cancer in women with dense breasts.
Dense breast tissue is common
Mammograms are not as good at detecting cancer for dense breast tissue
Breast MRI is better at detecting breast cancer for women with dense breast tissue.
Breast MRI has not been part of regular screening for breast cancer due to cost and time.
“Mini” MRI takes less time, costs less, and is better at detecting cancer in women with dense breast tissue
“Mini” MRI may still not be covered by insurance but this study may help change this