Skip to content
Open menu

MRI for breast cancer is an important part of diagnostics

A breast MRI is one of the most sensitive methods for diagnosing breast cancer. It can reveal cancer not seen on mammography.

A breast MRI is one of the most sensitive methods for diagnosing breast cancer. An MRI can be conducted as a primary examination, even before taking a needle aspirate sample, but it can also be conducted after the sample.

A breast MRI provides more information on the size and tumor staging of the cancer. An MRI can also detect cancerous growth not found in mammography, either in the same breast as the diagnosed cancer or in the other breast. In addition, an MRI may provide valuable information to the breast cancer surgeon when planning a so-called oncoplastic breast-conserving surgery. In the situations where the treatment starts with chemotherapy (neoadjuvant chemotherapy), the response to treatment is monitored with MRI scans preceding and during the treatment.

Docrates Cancer Center performs MRI with next-generation equipment

At Docrates, MRI scans are conducted with next-generation MRI scanners. We use the Siemens Magnetom Vida 3T with imaging power of three teslas. The 3 teslas provide more accuracy when diagnosing breast cancer. The better images of the new MRI scanner enable the physicians to make a more detailed diagnosis. This also helps us draw up even better treatment plans.

A breast MRI uses a breast coil which is placed as close to the imaged area as possible. An intravenously administered contrast agent is also used in imaging.

Our skilled and experienced radiologists, breast cancer surgeons and oncologists work in close cooperation under one roof, making the communication between them efficient and immediate.

As a screening method, a breast MRI is particularly suited for young women potentially at risk of hereditary breast cancer, for women with densely structured breasts as well as for situations where mammography is considered unpleasant. The scan does not expose you to radiation, and dense mammary glands do not hinder the detection of changes in the tissue, unlike in mammography.

Read more

The number of Norwegian patients increased in 2023

Docrates Cancer Center has been treating Finnish and international patients in Helsinki for more than 15 years. In 2023, the...

Read more

Docrates’ new workwear improves work satisfaction and patient safety

Docrates Cancer Center joined forces with Medanta, a pioneer in healthcare workwear, to create a more functional workwear collection for...

New interview methodologies help cancer patients and their spouses deal with challenging circumstances

Riikka Talsi, M.Sc. (Tech), who defended her doctoral thesis at Aalto University School of Science, Department of Industrial Engineering and...

When suspecting cancer, a prompt diagnosis and support is important – our oncologists are here to help

Cancer. The word alone makes the heart beat faster and fills people's minds with questions. What if I have cancer?...

Why come to Docrates Cancer Center?

  • Top cancer experts and effective treatments without delay.
  • Individual care. You have your own care team - your doctor and your nurse.
  • Front line cancer treatment. Latest medical technology combined with proven expertise in cancer care.
  • Experience in treating international patients from over 60 countries. Multilingual personnel.
+358 10 773 2010

Contact us!

Mon-Thu 8:00-18:00, Fri 8:00-16:00