An Abbreviated Breast MRI is a leading-edge technology for screening women who are at intermediate to average risk for breast cancer.
The supplemental screening has a 95% sensitivity in finding breast cancer and offers a much faster screening time.
What is an Abbreviated Breast MRI?
An Abbreviated Breast MRI can be used to screen women who are at intermediate to average risk for breast cancer. You may qualify for an Abbreviated Breast MRI if you:
Have had a normal screening mammogram within the last year
Have dense breasts
Have no significant family history of breast cancer (average risk)
Do not qualify for diagnostic breast MRI
What Can I Expect?
Abbreviated Breast MRI has a 95% sensitivity in finding breast cancer and offers a much faster screening time compared to a conventional mammogram.
How Can I Prepare?
You will be injected with a contrast medium to get a more accurate reading. For more information or potential allergies, visit our Patient Resources page.
