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Brain MRI Question

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    • January 23, 2014 at 1:56 am
    nancyg
    Participant

      Hi

      Is it protocol to have a Brain MRI after being diagnosed stage IV? In all cases? Or some?

      Thanks for any info you can offer!

      Nancy

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        • January 23, 2014 at 4:19 pm
        arthurjedi007
        Participant

          When I was diagnosed stage IV in June 2013 they did a brain MRI because I was complaining about head aches. They would not have otherwise. In my opinion it should be protocol.

           

            • January 23, 2014 at 5:36 pm
            POW
            Participant

              Frankly, if it was me just diagnosed as Stage IV, I would claim to have headaches or blurry vision even if I didn't. I don't normally lie about anyting, but I would definitely want at least one brain MRI with and without contrast ASAP.

              • January 23, 2014 at 10:35 pm
              BrianP
              Participant

                Absolutely.  And I'd probably complain of a headache once every 6 months for a couple years.

                • January 23, 2014 at 10:35 pm
                BrianP
                Participant

                  Absolutely.  And I'd probably complain of a headache once every 6 months for a couple years.

                  • January 23, 2014 at 10:35 pm
                  BrianP
                  Participant

                    Absolutely.  And I'd probably complain of a headache once every 6 months for a couple years.

                    • January 23, 2014 at 5:36 pm
                    POW
                    Participant

                      Frankly, if it was me just diagnosed as Stage IV, I would claim to have headaches or blurry vision even if I didn't. I don't normally lie about anyting, but I would definitely want at least one brain MRI with and without contrast ASAP.

                      • January 23, 2014 at 5:36 pm
                      POW
                      Participant

                        Frankly, if it was me just diagnosed as Stage IV, I would claim to have headaches or blurry vision even if I didn't. I don't normally lie about anyting, but I would definitely want at least one brain MRI with and without contrast ASAP.

                      • January 23, 2014 at 4:19 pm
                      arthurjedi007
                      Participant

                        When I was diagnosed stage IV in June 2013 they did a brain MRI because I was complaining about head aches. They would not have otherwise. In my opinion it should be protocol.

                         

                        • January 23, 2014 at 4:19 pm
                        arthurjedi007
                        Participant

                          When I was diagnosed stage IV in June 2013 they did a brain MRI because I was complaining about head aches. They would not have otherwise. In my opinion it should be protocol.

                           

                          • January 23, 2014 at 9:38 pm
                          Gene_S
                          Participant

                            If you are going into a clinical trial then they will do one before you start medication.

                            • January 23, 2014 at 9:38 pm
                            Gene_S
                            Participant

                              If you are going into a clinical trial then they will do one before you start medication.

                              • January 23, 2014 at 9:38 pm
                              Gene_S
                              Participant

                                If you are going into a clinical trial then they will do one before you start medication.

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