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Diagnosis: Can non-contrast MRI be trusted? Help. What is this ?

 
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Juris
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PostPosted: Sat May 02, 2009 1:11 pm    Post subject: Diagnosis: Can non-contrast MRI be trusted? Help. Reply with quote
Hi all, just wondering if anyone can give an opinion from experience on this. I've been experiencing floating stools for 10 weeks and radiating mid back pain for a about 7 weeks in addition to lower back pain for going on 6 months. I have had no changes in diet. I live in a country where doctors basically don't want to know and investigation is frowned upon lest it cost valuable resources unless you have insurance.

In light of this medical disinterest I went and got a non-contrast MRI conducted 2 weeks ago paying with cash. All came back normal. What I really need to know is simple: Is a non-contrast MRI to be trusted as conclusive in diagnosiing pancreatic cancer or should I consider paying for a contrast MRI or contrast CT and if so which one. As I said there is no interest being shown by my consultant to assist me in finding out what is wrong and as I don't have insurance I have little chance of finding out things unless I pay cash and investigate myself. Please give any opinions you have. I know there are other possible reasons for my symptoms but if this is pancreatic cancer I need to know and get ready for what is going to happen and get my affairs in order. Please help.

Thanks in advance.
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wannaknow
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PostPosted: Fri May 08, 2009 10:49 pm    Post subject: Investigate Reply with quote
Juris:
I see no one has answered your post so I'll throw my 2 cents in.

How much google searching have you done to see if you can find an answer to your question?

I just did a quick one and found one link with some answers - but I would pound the keyboard on this and any other topic.
http://ehealthforum.com/health/ct-scans-to-detect-brain-metassis-t142881.html

Unfortunately, I've only been around a patient who had contrast CT scans & PET scans........and they both picked up the cancer.

Based on your ending sentences, sounds like you want to go forward with a contrast test. Shop around or do a Google search to see if you can find any assistance or programs to help.
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